North Hill Antiques  
262   $75

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Unusual double shoulders, one squared, one pointed; oyster shell bowl, feathered script mono P R on front; 3-7/8" in length. Condition is excellent. This Moulton worked in Newburyport from 1796 until probably his death in 1861.

Old Friends  
520b   $ 275

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This example of Gorham's Medallion is the largest version of at least three sugar sifter forms. It is 7 1/2" long, has a bowl 2 1/2" in diameter, and weighs 2.3 T. oz. Inspired by classical figures, this item features a helmeted warrior, probably Mars. The reverse is monogrammed "C.R." in Old English lettering. (It is a companion item to Old Friends 514b, as indicated by the matching monogram.) Gorham retailed a great deal of its Medallion flatware through Tiffany & Co. in New York, and made... Click for details

Old Friends  
514b   $ 295

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This serving piece is generally identified as a fried oyster server. It could be a fried egg server as well. The form also shows up in ice cream sets (see Old Friends item 519b), so the argument is equally strong that it is an ice cream spade. In any case, it is an appealing piece of Gorham's Medallion. This example is 9 5/8" long, and solid weight at 2.6 T. oz. It has an ovoid, essentially flat serving end with a cupped heel and flanged edges. Inspired by classical figures, this item feat... Click for details

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp030   SOLD

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Impressed "CA" or "GA" twice on inside arms, maker unknown, possible New England origin, early 19th century pair tongs, highly detailed acorn tips, nice detail, great bright-cut engraving, approximately 6" in length. Excellent condition. monogram "RMJ" in feather script,

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp029   SOLD

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Impressed "PHELPS" and sunburst, early American coin silver sauce ladle, possible origin New England, circa 1810, approximately 5 1/2" in length, round bowl, approximately 1 1/2" in diameter, rounded handle, monogram "FH" in feather script. Very good condition, noting only crack on top of back of the handle. Normal wear due to age and wear. A nice early piece.

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp 028   SOLD

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Stamped "J. CHURCH" in rectangle, rare tongs, made by father of famous landscape painter, Frederick E. Church, Hartford, CT, circa 1818-1827, approximately 6" in length, shell tips, monogram "SAP" or "LAP" on arch in feather script. Excellent condition.

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp024   SOLD

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Great condiment ladle, coin silver, no monogram, only marked "COI" incuse, a little over 5" in length, bowl approximately 15/16" in diameter,round bowl, pointed tip, fancy engraving, circa 1850. Nice condition, wear consistent with age and use.

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp021   SOLD

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Cast pierced sterling tongs, Thomas Walker I, London, circa 1780, arcaded/pierced arms with feather design, shell tips, impressed "TW" in rectangle, block letter "D" beside it, sterling standard lion in rectangle, arms approximately 1 1/4" wide, approximately 5 5/8" in length. Monogram "JMP" in feather script. Excellent estate condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp 020   SOLD

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Marked P. FRIES incuse, circa 1840, Philadelphia,PA, coin silver ,small ladle, 12 lobed shell bowl, fancy engraving, approximately 5 7/8" in length, bowl approximately 7/8" by 1 1/8" in diameter, monogram "LMC" in feather script. Excellent estate condition. No issues with bowl. Normal wear consistent with age and use.

Todd L. Pusey  
tlp006   SOLD

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Coin silver tongs, Taylor and Hinsdale, New York (rare maker), circa 1810, approximately 6 1/8" long, lion paw tips, monogram "HC", T & H impressed in rectangle, great condition and most unusual form.

Old Friends  
468b   $ 65

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Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, Eli Mason Gibbs is identified as working in Norwich, New York 1820-30. That dating is consistent with the style of this 6 3/4", coin silver cream or sauce ladle. It is an elegant looking piece, with an unusually long and slender handle. It is engraved "ED" in a large, feathered script hand. The oval bowl is 1 3/4" wide, 1 1/4" back to front, and rather shallow. The touchmark is "E.M. Gibbs," as illustrated. The condition is excellent. The form is perfect, ... Click for details

North Hill Antiques  
119   Ea. $350, Pair $600

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Oval-end handles, c1795 -- brightcutting and roulette work entire length of handle, block mono in I C in cartouche on front; 9" in length. Birds are a tad worn but spoons are in great shape, brightcutting still crisp, marks (M&R) as clear as the day they were struck.

Old Friends  
427b   $ 55

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This 6" long, coin silver cream or sauce ladle was made by Thomas Fletcher, likely early in his working time, circa 1815. Fletcher had roots in New England, but spent most of his adult life in Philadelphia. He is the Fletcher of that city's well-regarded firm of Fletcher and Gardiner. This piece is quite simple, nearly coffin end in style, with its flat handle with clipped corners. It has a script "T" monogram. The condition is good, but there are signs of wear. The bowl is well-shaped and... Click for details

Old Friends  
407b   $ 185

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In his 1988 foundational work "Silver Medallion Flatware," D. Albert Soeffing describes this medallion made by Boston's Newell Harding as "one of the 'naive' types," and he adds, "as such, [it] bears its own charm." This particular piece belies a naive label in either design or manufacturing sophistication, especially given its early 1860's date. It is an 8 3/4" long, 1.9 T. oz., berry spoon, and exhibits considerable intricacy of execution. It has a twist stem, deep coffered bowl with scallo... Click for details

Hampton Galleries  
7036B   $95

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Coin silver sugar tongs, Nathaniel Francis, New York City (c. 1805), 6-1/4" long, oval nips, thin arms widening to a point before narrowing around bend, diamond cut oval cartouche around bend, shaded block letter monogram "M * S" in cartouche, marked on one arm "N FRANCIS." in rectangular punch.

North Hill Antiques  
684   $475

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Made by Henry Harland, c1830 -- shaped fiddle arms, flared shoulders, paw nips, script mono M on bend; 6-7/8" long, good solid weight. Condition is excellent throughout.