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657b   $ 85 HOLD

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The dates for the maker of this piece, Newark, New Jersey's Lebkuecher & Co. range narrowly on either side of 1900, although the principals had long involvement with the silver industry as a whole. Often associated with the arts & crafts movement, the style of these petit four or pastry tongs, identified as item 2340, goes in that direction. They are 5" long overall, with a pair of 1 1/2" by 2" serving grips. These are reticulated and engraved in a pattern that matches the engraving on the to... Click for details

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655b   $ 42 each, multiples available

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Dating from 1894, King George was the fourth, and last in the evolutionary series of this classic English design that Gorham produced. The scale on this follows after its namesake pattern. It is 7 7/8" long, large by American standards, and exceptionally heavy weight at 2.5 T. oz. Gorham probably wanted to assure that this line could go toe to toe with Tiffany's popular English King of the same period, and indeed it does, in both design and sense of presentation. This item has an Old English... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1929   $450.00

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length 6 inches, some slight wear to shell (reverse) where it meets the table, see photo number four, but fine overall condition, monogram EJA (?) script obverse, weight 9.08 oz Troy the set, retailed by William Wise & Son.

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654w   $ 1350

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Tiffany produced asparagus servers with a variety of tines. This version is identified in Hood's book "Tiffany Silver Flatware" as "crossed tine" (page 100, figure 127). Indeed, this very example in "Grape" (within the Vine series) is illustrated. This form is particular to Tiffany. It is also frequently reproduced, often by clumsy casting methods. This example is original and fully authentic. The marks are precise and clear, and include an "M," dating this no later than 1891. The blade a... Click for details

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653b   $ 135

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The vegetable fork in Towle's Mary Chilton is an extravagant item. It is 8 3/8" long, weighs a robust 3 T. oz., and has a nearly square, large serving end with fine tines. This is largely flat, with an upward slope toward the handle, and it is reticulated. This is an older and fully original piece. There is an Old English "T" monogram. The condition is excellent, with no visible signs of wear and no damage. Marks are 925/1000, Pat. 1912, the Towle emblem, and Sterling.

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  $22.00

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A 5 7/8" sterling serving fork with 5 tines in Whiting's c 1880 Bead pattern with a gold wash on the front only of the tines. Excellent condition with an S engraved on the front of the handle. Marked with the Whiting logo, STERLING, PAT. APPL. FOR, and by San Francisco retailer SHREVE & CO.

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  $20.00

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A 5 5/8" sterling pickle or seafood fork with gold washed tines in Gorham's 1897 Strasbourg pattern. Excellent condition with an initial on the front of the handle. Marked with the Gorham logo, STERLING, and PAT. 1897.

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652b   $ 30

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The coffin end style which is characterized by angled shoulders on the tip of the handle is a decidedly American style. This 5 3/8" long sterling silver made by Solomon Hougham in 1804, within the coffin end period, in London is in this manner, so the Atlantic was no barrier to a common design motif. This is quite appealing, with a very slight tipt end on the reverse, and beveled shoulders. It has a thumb drop on the heel of the well-shaped bowl. There is no monogram or removal. The conditi... Click for details

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651b   $ 70

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This sterling silver child's cup has singular charm. It stands 2 3/4" high to the lip, has a top opening of 2 3/8" and weighs just over 2.3 T. oz. It has a footed, flat-bottomed base, and a bordered top rim with bead detailing. The unusual feature of the piece is its wire handle that is formed into a slip knot. As well as having design appeal, this element would offer a clever lesson to a growing mind that might wonder just how that knot was formed. The item carries the Simpson, Hall, Mille... Click for details

Scott's Antiques  
  849.00

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Reed & Barton 'Francis 1' Gold Vermeil Goblet (8 available) All in excellent condition, come with original felt zipper bag.

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650b   $ 18 each, multiples available

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Whether this pattern was ever given a name, the obvious identifier on it is the cluster of tulips set midway on the handle, and it therefore frequently called "Tulip." The maker is Krider and Biddle of Philadelphia, whose "KB" mark appears on the reverse, along with "925." It dates from c. 1865. This example is a 4 3/4" long coffee spoon with a gold washed bowl. There is an Old English "h" monogram. The piece is in flawless condition.

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649b   $ 240 set

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Open salts were a staple on any Victorian table. They were produced in a variety of materials, including glass, ceramic, and as the case with this pair, in silver. No company generated more examples of this form than Gorham. Indeed, the Tompkins book on this subject documents a full century of Gorham's production. According to Tompkins, this set, item number 2480, dates to 1890. These possess a commanding look. They are large, 4 1/2" long, 1 3/4" tall, and weighty, 3.9 T. oz. combined. Th... Click for details

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  $115.00

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A huge 9.25" sterling berry or casserole spoon in the 1904 Wallace Violet pattern with a rich gold wash on the interior of the bowl. Excellent condition with a monogram on the front of the handle. Marked with the Wallace logo and STERLING.

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  $95.00

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Six (6) ice creams spoons 5 1/4" long in the 1898 Wallace Rose pattern. Excellent condition with no engraving. Marked with the Wallace logo, PAT 1898, and STERLING. Also available in this pattern are an 8.5" lettuce fork, and 8.5" piccalilli spoon, and 6 demitasse spoons.

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  $85.00

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An 8.5" sterling piccalilli spoon in the 1898 Wallace Rose pattern. Excellent unused condition with an S engraved on the front of the handle. Marked with the Wallace logo, PAT 1898, and STERLING. Also available in this pattern are an 8.5" lettuce fork, 6 ice cream spoons, and 6 demitasse spoons.

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  $65.00

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An 8.5" sterling lettuce fork in the 1898 Wallace Rose pattern. Excellent unused condition with an S engraved on the front of the handle. Marked with the Wallace logo, PAT 1898, and STERLING. Also available in this pattern are an 8.5" piccalilli spoon, 6 ice cream spoons, and 6 demitasse spoons.