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SS0100-401   $225.00

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Coin silver mustard spoon in the "Medallion" pattern by Hotchkiss & Schreuder, Syracuse, NY, ca. 1967. Medalliion of the young Dionysus. In very good condition but the medallion is not as crisp as on my other H & S medallion pieces, indicating significant use. Shell bowl with no gilding. 5 and 7/16 inches long. No engraving. Marked incuse "H & S" and "COIN." Also marked "A C WORTLEY" incuse for the retailer of unknown location.

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SS0100-402   $125.00

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"Medallion" Sterling Dessert Fork 6 and 5/8 inches long by Hotchkiss & Schreuder of Syracuse, NY. Excellent condition. Medallion of the young Dionysus on the handle. Engraved on the back with a faint "JC" or "H" in script. Marked incuse "H & S", "STERLING", and MERMOD JACCARD & CO. Mermod Jaccard & Co. were jewelers in St. Louis, Missouri from c. 1845 to 1883.

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  $130.00

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Gorham garvy or sauce ladle in the "Josephine" pattern, patented 1855. Marked incuse with PATENT 1855 and COIN. Mono "ACH" in Copperplate. Bowl has been very slightly bent on the right but has been straightened. This does not detract from usefulness or appearance, but does result in a lower price.

North Hill Antiques
476   Ea. $50, Set of 10 $350

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Made by James Watts, Philadelphia, c1860 - sort of a knockoff of the Gorham Josephine pattern - even to the decoration on the back of the tines (see pic). Interesting, however, in their own right. Length is 8", weight is 18 Troy oz. Mono in feathered script on the front is D E N. All in excellent condition save one with wear on its left tine.

Old Friends
339A   $ 450

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This long, 9 1/4", and moderately heavy, 1.8 T. oz., birdback spoon has Philadelphia orgins. It is stamped "Richards & Williamson" whose working dates are listed as 1797-1800. The particular design on this warrents comment in Donald Fennimore's "Flights of Fancy." He notes die similarities in this bird as it appears on work by this pair of makers, Joseph Lownes, Harvey Lewis, and Joseph Smith (page 18, figure 24). This is in very good condition. It has a clear "E+H" block style monogram on ... Click for details

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499   $35

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Unidentified ivy pattern, leaf motif carried over to bowl back; feathered script mono M E L on front; 8" long, excellent condition. Mark is Watts' horse-&-chevron; also marked COIN and J. LEWIS (the retailer).

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497   $75

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Unknown foliate pattern, front and back, 7-3/8" long, 2-1/2" oval bowl. Old English mono Danchy on front. Excellent condition. Ladle is marked A.D. WILCOX and TROY, both incised.

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496   $175

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Josephine was Mary Todd Lincoln's silver pattern. This piece was retailed by Bigelow Bros. & Kennard, Boston. It is 7-1/2" in length. Note the crisp foliate decoration on the back of the bowl (see pic). Never engraved; condition is near-mint.

North Hill Antiques
495   Ea. $50, Set $125

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Set of 3 spoons in unidentified lap-over pattern (see pic), gold-washed bowls, feathered script mono E D T C on front; 5-7/8" long. All in excellent condition.

North Hill Antiques
483   Set of 6 $250

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Set of 6 spoons with serrated bowl rims, engraved and roulette work entire length of handles, feathered script mono J M L in cartouche on front; 5-3/4" long. Excellent condition throughout.

Old Friends
328A   $ 145

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This is a generously proportioned, 7 1/4" long, 2.1 T. oz., coin silver sugar sifter in a Prince Albert pattern. In this instance, the piece bears an early (mid 1800's) pseudo hallmark for Boston's Farrington and Hunnewell. It is also engraved "Haddock" in script on the reverse. It has an attractive, pierced scallop-shell bowl that is roughly 2 1/4" in diameter and 1/2" deep. It is in flawless condition and has a fine patina.

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313A   $ 240

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Scale tells all about this mid 19th century coin silver soup ladle. It is 13" long, with a bowl that is 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4", and weighs 6.7 T. oz. The pattern is Prince Albert. It has a double provenance according to the marks, with both references for New York. One stamp on the reverse is D.M. Fitch, Troy. The second imprint is "W.H.D." flanked by 18 and 52, for the date. There is a script "RV" monogram on the front. The condition is immaculate. The finish is flawless, while the bo... Click for details

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203A   $ 275

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At 10 1/8" long and nearly 3 T. oz., this mid 19th century serving item is massive by any measure. It is marked Warner and Coin on the reverse. The name Warner is most associated with Baltimore, but this may have a Philadelphia origin. Certainly the design suggests this, as the shape of the handle is quite similar to Faber items. The intricate bright work in the bowl is also suggestive of Philadelphia, several of whose makers excelled in this kind of work. The serving portion is 3 7/8" by ... Click for details

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141A   $ 120

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This pair of sterling silver tongs are 5 3/4" long and weigh a substantial 1.6 T. oz. They are large scaled in every way. The band at the arch is 11/16" wide, the widest part of the arms is 7/8", and the grips are robust. The pattern is Gorham's Cottage. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, G, and the words Sterling and Patent 1861. Each arm is engraved with the same elegant "LE" Victorian period monogram. The condition is outstanding. The form is perfect, with no cracks, bends or burrs to ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques
481   24-piece set $1000

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Made by Albert Coles, NYC, c1850-60 -- consisting of: 6 table (or serving) spoons - 8-1/4"; 6 forks - 7-3/4"; 6 hollow-handle knives with silver blades - 7-1/2"; 6 teaspoons - 6-1/4" long. Total weight is 30 Troy oz. The forks have a bit of tinewear, otherwise the set is in remarkably fine condition.

Old Friends
094A   $ 195

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This pair of coin silver tongs are quite remarkable, in that they are 10" long. This form was recently described in a "Silver Magazine" article, and described as olive tongs. They were made by Philadelphia's Peter L. Krider, and show all the quality associated with that fine maker. The style suggests Philadelphia in at least two regards. First is the intricate period engraving that is characteristic of mid 19th century style from that city. Secondly is the twist element on the arms. The ta... Click for details

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491   Set of 6 $300

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Samuel Kirk & Sons, 1861-68, reached back to the 17th century for inspiration in designing these demitasse pieces. The tefid-end spoon ended by 1710 or so. Here it is reborn, however briefly, with the added design elements of full-blown embossing, front and back, including the bowl (see pic). These spoons are 4" in length and all are in mint condition. The mono is an old English H set in a shield cartouche. Mark (see pic) is S. Kirk & Sons 10.15.

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478   $50

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Unknown floral-and-shell pattern, similar to Gorham Queen -- shaped blade, hollow handle (mercifully wholly intact -- no splits, no dings -- marvellous) -- feathered script mono SCD on blade, later script engraving on handle: Helen April 1894. Length is 7-1/4". Condition is excellent.

Gebelein
1560   $325

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Bright cut. Downturned handle with oval end. Long drop. Length 9-1/8". Weight 2.1 troy ounces. Lengthwise script monogram BET (not sure of the T). Overall and mark condition are excellent (Belden mark a).

Past Pleasures Antiques
8102c   $210.00 set of 6

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These heavy (1.87 Tr Oz ea) are 7 3/4" and in nice condition. There is some tine wear but no bends or dents. The pattern is crisp. I have not seen it before. It is marked "Kinsey" for E. & D. Kinsey of Cincinnati. Ca 1855/60.