North Hill Antiques  
795   $75

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Extended sliding temples; 4-1/4" across lenses, 5-3/4" earpieces with extensions. Unmarked -- condition is excellent.

Gebelein  
5052   $195

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Applied, shaped grape and twig design around the edge. On three ornate legs. Circular engraved design around the monogram. Diameter 6". Height 7/8". Weight 6.4 troy ounces. The monogram in the center is a script GE (not sure of the G).Overall and mark condition are excellent.

North Hill Antiques  
786   $600

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In 1825, the Erie Canal opened, sending to NYC and beyond the agricultural riches of Ohio and ultimately the entire midwest. For 10 years -- from 1825-35 -- this cornucopia was celebrated in the arts, including the art of silvermaking. The basket-of-flowers and sheaf-of-wheat flatware patterns are examples; so too is this mug with its band of farm produce and equipment -- corn-filled wagon, barn, windmill, beehives, farm house, corn crib, scythe, rake, and a sheaf-of-wheat design repeated 10 t... Click for details

Old Friends  
1654f   $ 475

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Well-known and enduring names among 19th century Philadelphia silversmiths, Robert and William Wilson were in a partnership dating c. 1825-50. This goblet stamped "R&W.W." is of a scale and design that it could serve as a chalice. It stands 5" high, has a top diameter of 3 1/4", and sits on a footed base that is 2 3/4" across. It weighs a substantial 7.9 T. oz. It is a decorative piece, with a 1/2" wide die rolled band of leaves and berries along the bottom of the base, and a 5/8" wide band ... Click for details

Old Friends  
1612mg   $ 485

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Dating from 1866 according to the inscription on the sidewall, which is inscribed below the name "C.E. Mathews.", this coin silver mustard pot was made by Gorham. That company's standing lion, anchor, G mark appears on the underside of the base, along with the model number "510." It is a large, well-proportioned, and handsome item. Standing 4 1/4" high, it rests on a pedestal base that is 2" in diameter. The maximum span to the end of the handle is approximately 3 1/4" and the weight is 4.5+... Click for details

Gebelein  
4940   $360

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Leaf repousse, applied top and bottom decorative bands. Marked PURE SILLLVER COIN and pseudohallmarks of Tifft & Whiting. The inscription in a reserve on the front says: "Presented/to/John L.Cook/as a token of/respect by the operatives in/the Carding Room of the/P.S.Factory/Portsmouth NH./Sept.15,1853". The Portsmouth city directory for 1851 lists John L. Cook as overseer in the Portsmouth Steam Factory (they made yarn). Height of handle 4-1/2"; of lip 4-1/4". Diameter of mouth 3";of base 2-3/8"... Click for details

Gebelein  
4957   $500

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On three feet. 1/4" applied Greek key desicn around edge. Diameter 8". Height 7/8". Weight 10.1 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Hampton Galleries  
7328   $3,250

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A rare set of six beautiful large goblets by William Adams, New York City (c.1831-1842), 6-1/2" tall, 3-5/8" diameter at rim, 3-1/16" diameter at base, domed circular base with beading around edge and repousse vine decoration, large 4" bowl with everted rim with applied reeded band and repousse flower and vine decoration making cartouche on front, script monogram "Adams" in cartouche, marked inside stem "W. ADAMS" and "NEW.YORK" (pellet raised), each in serrated rectangular punch.

Gebelein  
4729   $3,960

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Kane mark D. Height 5-1/2". Weight 3.2 troy oz. Monogram on one side is a script AL. The monogram on the other side is a script SC/from/SEL. Overall condition is excellent. Mark condition is fair.

Gebelein  
4936   $290

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1/4" decorative banding around top and bottom, engraved floral cartouche on front, partially matte finish, "ear" handle. Height 3-1/4". Diameter of mouth 3-1/4"; of base 2-7/8". Weight 4-1/4 troy ounces. The monogram is a script "Westbrook Van Tassel 1874". He was born Feb. 4, 1874, son of William H. and Elizabeth A. (Thomas) Van Tassel. Mark condition is excellent. Overall condition is very good (very minor dents, slightly out of round).

Hampton Galleries  
7314   $650

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Large coin silver chalice made by Charter, Cann & Dunn of New York City and retailed by Hood & Tobey of Albany, New York (c. 1848-1849), 7-1/4" tall, circular pedestal base with knob in middle of pedestal, large tulip-shaped bowl with cartouche on front (empty) surrounded by repousse flowers and vines, applied band of fine beading around lip and foot, marked underneath "HOOD & TOBEY" incuse over "CC&D" in rectangular punch.

Hampton Galleries  
7316A   $400

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Coin silver mustard pot by Francis W. Cooper, New York City (c. 1840-1851), 4-1/4" tall to top of finial, 2-13/16" to rim, 2-1/4" diameter at rim, cylindrical body with flower and vine bright cut decoration, script monogram "HJG" in bright cut medallion cartouche on front, applied Greek key bands around rim and base, domed hinged cover with tear drop finial and spoon opening, cast S-shaped handle with acanthus leaf thumb grip, marked underneath "F.W. COOPER" and "131 AMITY ST. N.Y", all incuse.

Hampton Galleries  
7306   $1,250

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Coin silver water pitcher by Garrett Eoff, New York City (c. 1830), 8" tall to top of handle, 7-1/4" to top of lip, 7-1/2" long from handle to spout, 4" diameter of base, apple-shaped body with short neck and wide pouring spout, applied band of flowers and leaves around lip, matching gadrooned band around neck and circular flat base, hollow S-shaped handle with thumb grip (few minor dents at top), feather script inscription "Presd by the Jeffn. Co. Agri Socy" on front (shows some wear), marked u... Click for details

Hampton Galleries  
7289A   $650

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Early coin silver beaker by Hugh Wishart of New York City (c. 1795-1800), 3-1/2" tall, 3-1/8" wide at rim, 2-5/8" wide at base, hand raised from single sheet of silver, fine reeded incising at rim, no monogram, marked "WISHART" in rectangular punch.

North Hill Antiques  
788   $4500

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Set consists of 3 pieces: pot, sugar bowl and creamer -- cast basket-of-flower finials on pot and sugar, amidst repousse shells and flowers on domed lids (see pix). Each piece has an 8-lobed body, with applied bands at shoulder and base; the set has never been engraved. Pot is 10-1/2" high x 11-3/8 across handle and spout. Total weight is 73 Troy oz.

Hampton Galleries  
7288A   $265

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Coin silver fish slice by John Goodhue, Jr. of Salem, Massachusetts (c.1822-1855), 12-3/8" long, 6-1/8" long asymmetrical slice with upturned scalloped edge on top, blade with pierced crescents and oval design, chamfered shoulders, arching fiddle handle tipt on top, no monogram, marked "J.GOODHUE" in rounded rectangular punch