Old Friends
831a   $ 450

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This presentation goblet or chalice was given to George Gorham Peters on his birthday, December 10, 1858, by his grandfather, Samuel Williams. Genealogical information is available on the net about Mr. Peters, who was born in Boston, had a connection with Blue Hill, Maine, and graduated from Harvard University in 1880. As the piece was made by Providence's Gorham Company, and Gorham and Williams were prominent Rhode Island names, there might have been that added connection. The piece stands 6... Click for details

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823a   $ 375

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This coin silver mustard pot is stamped Brackett, Crosby & Brown, Pure Coin, and Boston, all of which point to a mid 19th century dating. It is generously proportioned, standing 2 1/2" tall to the rim, 3 1/4" high to the top of the knob finial, and has a base diameter of 2 3/8". The bottom has an applied, beaded border, while the lid and top rim also have applied borders, one with smaller beading. The body is repoussed in a vine-like, leafy floral that looks some like fuchsia. The lid has a ... Click for details

Old Friends
822a   please inquire

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This pair of matching, coin silver master salts are 2 1/4" across and stand 1 1/2" high. The combined weight is a moderately heavy 2.2 T. oz. Each stands on three hoof feet that are attached to a bulbous, stylized shell where they join the body. There are applied rims that have a knurled design on them, and the body is repoussed in a floral design. There is a reserve area, but it is not monogrammed, nor has there been a monogram removal. Marks on the underside are "M.G." and the number 6. ... Click for details

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817a   $ 165

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This sterling silver tray is 9 3/4" x 6 3/4" x 5/8". It weighs 7.5 T. oz. It is oval, with a rim that splays outward. The rim has an applied border of acanthus leaves set in a scrolled pattern. The center surface has a fancy feathered cursive "MLM" monogram. It was made by Frank M. Whiting and bears the mark that firm used until 1898. It is also stamped Sterling, 530, and has a retailer's name which is unclear. It reads xxxx & Brother. The condition is excellent. There is no evident po... Click for details

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796a   $ 625

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This solid silver tray is 9" in diameter and weighs a substantial 12.8 T. oz. It is stamped W. Gale & Son (NY), suggesting it was made between 1853-66. This dating is fully consistent with the style of the piece. There is a second, incused rectangle that is blurred, but the last portion are the letters ES, which may indicate Gale, Wood & Hughes, or Gale and Hughes, two Gales partnerships. There is no standard designation, but Gale went to sterling very early on, so this could be coin or ster... Click for details

Old Friends
785a   $ 375

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This coin silver goblet stands 5 7/8" high and weighs 4.7 T. oz. The top diameter is 3 1/4", and the base 2 3/4" across. It is stamped on the underside "Pure Silver Coin," which almost certainly locates this to New England, and likely Boston, circa 1850. It is a handsome, sturdy and straightforward piece. The lip and the bottom of the tiered base both have applied, beaded rolled borders. The body is engraved in a leaf and scroll design, with a central reserve area. This is blank (no inscri... Click for details

Old Friends
782a   $ 650

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This item is of exceptional design and historical interest. It is a large goblet or footed beaker that stands 5" tall overall, with 3" top and bottom diameters. It weighs 6.2 T. oz. The underside is stamped, "Lincoln & Foss, Pure Coin, Boston," with an Old English "L" and eagle. The body is baluster form, with an applied rolled rim. The base is a relatively short 1 1/4" high. These proportions suggest it is a beaker or cup rather than a goblet. It is extensively repoussed in an oak branch... Click for details

Old Friends
781a   $ 375

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This is an early coin silver goblet made by Tift & Whiting, later Whiting Company, while still in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. It is a lofty 6 1/2" high, with a top diameter of 3", and a base width of 2 3/4", and weighs 4.2 T. oz. It is engraved in script, "To My Husband, Dec. 25th, 1858," so its vintage is self-documenting, and its provenance implied. It is a decorative piece, with a beaded border, and an engine-turned and engraved body. The slender stem has a finely beaded base, and a k... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M35   $1850

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This must be a Charleston form as this is the third goblet of this form and decoration I have had from Charleston. This one is a bit later, with marks, pictured, for A.H.Hayden who, with W.G.Whilden, represented the last partnership of this dynasty which began in 1838 with his brothers Nathaniel and Sidney. This last partnership ended in 1863 when Hayden was in the Confederate Army and they subsequently set up business separately. This goblet must then date from about 1865 onwards. In fairly go... Click for details

Old Friends
771a   $ 325

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Produced in the 1860's, this (card receiving?) tray is stamped Bigelow, Brothers and Kennard, Pure Coin, and Boston. There is also an Old English "L" and eagle mark. This suggests that BB&K were the retailers, with the likely maker Lincoln & Foss, or Haddock, Lincoln & Foss. These firms were all Boston based, and closely related. The piece is 9" x 6 5/8" and weighs 6.9 T. oz. It has a flat bottom, a tiered border, and an applied beaded rim. The interior surface is densely engraved, with a ... Click for details

Hampton Galleries
6792B   $1,295

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Coin silver water pitcher, Jones Shreve Brown & Co., Boston (c.1854), 10" tall to top of handle, 8-1/2" to top of lip, 4-5/16" diameter of base, pear-shaped body with large beading around lip, thin arching pouring spout, hollow S-shaped handle, no monogram, stepped pedestal foot, marked underneath JONES, SHREVE, BROWN & CO." incuse on one side of center point and "PURE COIN" and "BOSTON" in rectangular punches on the other side, while many larger pitchers weigh too much when full, this pitcher ... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M16   SOLD

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Here is a fine example of 18th century Irish silversmithing, with bright-cut and wriggle-work engraving. Made by Robert Calderwood of Dublin in 1799, as hallmarked on the base. In very good condition and no inscriptions or monograms in the cartouches. Dimensions: 6.5" by 4.25" by 5" high or 7.75" to top of handle. Weight 8 Troy oz.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M13   SOLD

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Here is a fine sterling brandy pan and cover made by John Wakelin and Robert Garrard in 1795. This is equivalent to a "super group" of 18th century silversmiths, because both Wakelin and Garrard, excellent silversmiths in their own right, are descendants of great silversmith dynasties. Their short, but illustrious, partnership ran from 1792 to 1802. The pan is in very good condition, with good hallmarks, showing a minimum evidence of age. The ivory finial has, as expected, age cracks, but cert... Click for details

Gebelein
4535   $2,850

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Marked "Pure Silver Coin". Holds 8 slices (9 wires). Carrying handle, 4 ball feet. Length 6-3/4", width (of wires) 4-1/2", height to top of handle 6-1/2". Weight 10-3/4 troy ounces (heavy). Overall and mark condition are excellent. A truly "museum quality" piece.

Gebelein
4519   $430

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Chased floral design all around. Single scroll handle. Marked CURRY&PRESTON in a serrated rectangle. Height of handle 4-1/8"; of body 3-1/2". Diameter of mouth 3-1/4"; of base 2-1/8". Weight 5-1/4 troy ounces (relatively heavy). The monogram on the front in a reserve is a script M.C.P./July 23rd/1829. Script monograms on the bottom: Katharine Shippen Dunn/23rd July 1904/from her Grandmother/M.C.Shippen; Katharine Shippen Kramer/7th May 1937. Mark condition is excellent; overall condition is als... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS3J05   $4500

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A small sterling meat platter, of fairly plain form but with a few accents that indicate the work of the grand master, Paul Storr. Oval in form with a reeded border highlighted with shell motifs. Fully hallmarked, including his maker' mark and the date letter, B, for the period July 1797 to May 1798. Up to 1973 the Date Letter was changed each year on the 19th May (later 28th May), which was St. Dunstan's day. He is the patron saint of English silversmiths. Very good condition, just very light ... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SSO09   SOLD

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A wonderful Irish sterling tea service of elegant form and extensive floral decoration. On each of the 4 corners the repousse shrubs 'sprout' an applied cast flower. Magnificent and imaginative workmanship in a good gauge of silver, look at the weight. There are only 4 pieces as English and Irish tea services usually do not bother with a waste bowl. Made by Richard Sawyer Jr., of Dublin in 1846. Fully hallmarked on the base with an inscribed name "John Marshall". Dimensions: Height of coffee p... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1J05   SOLD

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A very impressive pair of sterling gravy boats made by John Pollock of London in 1752. They have that early wide squat form, fully chased and supported on three hoofed feet, bearing masks of a very hirsute Royalist-looking character. The handles, too, terminate in a leopards head. The human masks are incredible, massive with deep relief and full of detail. Under the front lip is a cartouche bearing a contemporary monogram of, what appears to be, back-to-back entwined C's. Wonderful condition, c... Click for details

Hampton Galleries
7045F   SOLD

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Coin silver mint julep cup, E. Jaccard & Co., St. Louis, Missouri (c.1852-1864), 3-3/8" tall, 2-7/8" diameter at rim, 2-5/16" diameter at base, applied fine beaded band around rim and base, feather script monogram "E.B. to F.S." vertically on front (slightly rubbed), marked underneath "E.JACCARD & CO." "ST. LOUIS" and "COIN", all incuse.

Hampton Galleries
7027   $495

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Coin silver snuff box, Albert Coles, New York City (c. 1866), 3-5/8" long by 2-7/16" wide by 1/2" high, hinged cover with typical crescent leaves and swags bright cutting on top of cover and bottom, oval medallion cartouche on cover with side view bust of Roman warrior, badge-shaped cartouche on back with script inscription "A.B. Dunlap Nov.7, 1866", marked on front hinge "A.C. & Co" and "A/C' vertically in diamond punch between two psudo marks (eagle and bust).