North Hill Antiques
666   Ea. $75, Pair $135

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Made by John Potter, Alexandria, VA, c1810-15 -- coffin-fiddle handle, drop on bowl back, light reverse rib, feathered script mono R M L on front; 5-3/8" long. Condition of both is excellent. Coffin-ends from anywhere in the southland are relatively rare, and these are particularly nice.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SA1M25   $350

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A good coin silver fiddle pattern butter knife by James Conning of Mobile, Alabama made about 1840. Scrolled monogram which appears to be "B McL". Readable marks, except that Mobile has lost the last three letters through wear. Slight surface abrasions. Length: 7.6".

Past Pleasures Antiques
8253   $180.00 set of 4

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These coin silver dessert spoons are a little over 7" and are in almost unused condition, no dents, bends or bowl wear. In fact they look almost unused. They are marked "Wm Kendrick". Louisville, Ky Ca 1850/60.The monogram is "Shuler".

North Hill Antiques
659   Ea. $85, Pair $150

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Description: pinched-waist fiddle handles, pointed shoulders, feathered script mono M W on front; 6: long. Slight tipwear, otherwise fine.

North Hill Antiques
674   $850

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Needels worked in Easton, MD. This piece was made in the 18th-century style -- pointed handle end with a pointed arch drop, and a feathered script mono E C on the handle front. Length is 9-1/4", and condition is quite good.

North Hill Antiques
660   $125

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Downturned fiddle handle, c1840 - pointed shoulders, script mono FR on front; 5-3/8" long. Mark, in serrated rectangle as shown in Cutten, is lightly struck but all letters are there and readable. Bowl has a few shallow teething marks, but otherwise spoon is fine.

Everything Silver
SS0202-520   $100.00

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Coin silver dessert fork in the fiddle thread pattern, 6 3/4 inches long. Tines worn. Engrave "FJK" on reverse in copperplate script. Marked "E.A.TYLER.NEW ORLEANS" in rectangle. Tyler was in business in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1838 to 1879. This fork is probably from the 1845 to 1861 period.

Everything Silver
BB0502-2   $100.00

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Coin silver teaspoon marked "S WILMOT" in rectangle. Fiddle thread pattern. This is either the mark of Samuel Wilmot of New Haven, CT, Georgetown, SC (1824-37) and Charleston, SC (1838-41) or of Samuel Wimot of Savannah, GA c. 1850-56. It could be either. It looks very mcuh like the mark attributed by Belden to the Charleston Wilmot. Probably made in NYC and sold in SC or GA. Most fiddle thread of this period was made in NYC and then sent throughout the country. S. Wilmot of Ga. may have b... Click for details

Everything Silver
BB0601-03   $175.00

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Coin silver serving spoon by John Adam of Alexandria, Virginia, ca. 1801-1846. Nine inches long. Fiddle handle is ribbed on reverse. Engraved "GSH" in copperplate script. Marked "I [bullet] ADAM." in rectangle. Broad drop. Handle appears to have been slightly bent where fiddle meets stem, but you have to look closely to see this minor defect. Only the slightest bowl wear on the left. In very good condition.

North Hill Antiques
679   Ea. $85, Pair $150

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Downturned fiddle handles, c1835 - pointed shoulders, drop on bowl back, feathered script C A L on front; 7-1/4" in length. Excellent condition on both.

North Hill Antiques
658   Ea. $60, Set of 3 $145

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Narrow downturned handles, c1835 -- pointed shoulders, drop on bowl back, never engraved; 5-3/4" long. Stress crack at handle join on one, others are fine.

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS3J32   SOLD

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Here is a very early repousse coin mug with all-over decoration of flowers, ferns and fruit. More contemporary repousse mugs are hard to find, which makes this one with marks for around 1850 a bit of a rarity. Fully marked on the base with S. Kirk & Son, 11oz together with a scrolling monogram BH. No repairs, in good condition for its age. Dimensions: 2.75" high, 2.5" in diameter. 5 Troy oz.

Hampton Galleries
7023   SOLD

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Coin silver pap boat, John Ewan, Charleston, SC (c.1823-1852), 4-5/8" long over spout, 2-1/4" long oval flat bottom, long arching spout, applied rolled band around rim, feather script monogram "SEJ"? on one side, very minor bumps and bruises and few toothmarks under spout, marked twice on bottom "J.EWAN" in serrated rectangle (somewhat rubbed but easily readable).

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2A40   $2500

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It is amazing that this set has survived intact, almost, all these years through the ravages of history and the Civil War. The set comprises a finely engraved slice and twelve spoons with fluted bowls, all with spiral stems. There is a fitted box but its not in the best of health these days. It is missing one end but the hinge is and it does shut. All the pieces are in wonderful condition except for a hairline crack about 0.25" long and a couple of dings in the bowl of one spoon. The damage is b... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2J37   $3250

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An early repousse pitcher with that classic baluster form. Very attractive repousse floral and scroll work with an inscription: " Mary. P. Stockett from Mary. D. Stillman". In very good condition, just a small ding in the foot. Andrew Ellicot Warner had a long and illustrious career from 1805, starting a partnership with his brother Thomas which was dissolved in 1812, until his death in 1870. He can certainly take credit for introducing, or reviving, the repousse decoration which was populari... Click for details

Albion Antiques Ltd
SS2A33   $3500

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This is a wonderful pair of large goblets with repousse decoration of scrolls and flowers. Each is further adorned with a crest of a bat. Amazing condition for their age. John Kitts was a very prolific and highly acclaimed silversmith in Louisville from 1836 to 1878, most of that time in noteworthy businesses and partnerships such Lemon & Kendricks, Kitts & Stoy, Kitts & Werne and, finally, John Kitts & Co. Dimensions: 7" high, 3.5" in diameter. 8.5 T.oz each

Everything Silver
SS998-210   $125.00

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A coin silver tablespoon/serving spoon, 8 1/4 inches long, retailed by William M. Hinton of Kentucky. He was in Paris, Kentucky form c. 1844-1847, in Shelbyville, Kentucky from c. 1847-1854, and again in Paris c. 1854. Manufactured by the Norton/Seymour group in Syracuse, NY, working ca. 1849-60 as shown by the Star/D/Eagle mark on the reverse, which places the spoon from ca. 1849-54. Also marked "W M HINTON" incuse on the reverse. Sales in the South by local retailers dealing in Northern s... Click for details

Everything Silver
SS998-179   SOLD

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A coin silver tablespoon/serving spoon from William Kendrick of Louisville, Kentucky, 8 & 15/16 inches long. Fiddle tipt pattern. Engraved "EJ" in cursive on the front handle. Marked "Wm.KENDRICK" on the reverse. Kendrick was in business from 1824-1880. This spoon is of a design common from at least 1840-1860. In very good condition.

Everything Silver
SS998-178   $200.00

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A pair of coin silver tablespoons/serving spoons, 8 and 11/16 inches long, marked "W. KENDRICK LOUISVILLE" incuse on the reverse for William Kendrick, working 1824-80. These fiddle tipt spoons appear to be of the 1840-1860 period. Engrave "AMC" [?, rubbed] in cursive on the front of the handle. Some wear on the tip of the bowls, more noticeable on one in which the tip is barely beginning to curl, but still serviceable.

Everything Silver
SS1298-243   $150.00

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3 Coin Silver Tablespoons/Serving Spoons, 8 1/2 inches long, marked "H FLETCHER." incuse for Henry Fletcher of Lexington, Kentucky, working ca. 1818-1830. engrave "WEC" on the front of the handle. Significant tip wear but still useable. The price reflects the condition.