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Watson 'Orange' Fruit Series 'DeLand Fla' Sterling Silver Citrus Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5168f $52.00
No. 1 in Watson's Fruit Series of patterns introduced in 1903, the orange (or grapefruit) portraiture on this is set in detailed, high, relief and reflects the Art Nouveau design sensibilities of the period. Made in a variety of pieces, the citrus spoon was a popular item, offered in a number of close on sizes and with at least two different bowls, a plain one, and the one found on this lengthy, 6 1/4" long, and weighty at 1.1 T. oz., example. It has a scalloped... Click for details
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Gorham 'Fifteenth (XVth) Century' Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5166f $195.00
A pattern entered into the 1892 costing books of the Gorham Company, Fifteenth Century was offered in a limited number of pieces, including this 8 1/2" long, weighty at 3.0 T. oz., (berry) serving spoon. Singular in design, it appears to take its inspiration from early Scandinavian motifs. The handle has a broad, rounded end with an engraved (leaf) surface. The mid and lower portions of the shank are block form and include a sharp-edged central ridge. The bowl is large and round,... Click for details
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Whiting 'Grape' Twelve Cast Sterling Silver Coffee Spoons
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5161f $125.00
These twelve, matching, 4" long, 3.9 T. oz. the lot, likely cast rather than die struck, coffee spoons are as singular as they are appealing. Made by Whiting, the company's "lion" emblem and "Sterling" are stamped on the backside of each piece. Dating from late 19th century to early 20th centuries, and toward Art Nouveau in manner, this non-line pattern features a stylized, raised grape cluster and leaf motif on the terminal end. The lower section of the handle has a raised leaf,... Click for details
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Gorham 'Beaded' Harris & Shafer, DC, Solid Sterling Silver Fish Slice
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5160f $160.00
Dating from 1861, Beaded is one of Gorham's earliest line patterns. It was produced for a considerable number of years, and as such, was made in both coin and sterling silver. This example, an exceptionally large, 12" long, heavy and thick-shanked, nearly 4.5 T. oz., solid silver, fish slice is to the latter standard. The blade is elegantly shaped, with a gently curved lower edge, scalloping on the upper end, an upswept, rolled back, and notched shoulders. The surface is engraved in... Click for details
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Hammered Bowl Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5144f $48.00
This 4" long, .6 T. oz., piece has a shield, wreath, and bow motif engraved on a Pointed Antique handle. The heavily hammered, oval, bowl with notched shoulders, is a telling feature that places it within the Arts & Crafts mode, dating from the early decades of the 20th Century. Further evidence of its construction is the fact that the handle and bowl were individually made and joined with an exposed drop on the backside. The handle reverse is engraved with an Old English... Click for details
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London GS/WF 1793 Georgian 'Old English' Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5141f $65.00
English in origin, this George III gravy ladle measures 7" long and weighs 1.7 T. oz. It is fully hallmarked for London, 1793-94, sterling silver, and well-known makers George Smith and William Fearn (GS/WF). It has a downturned, reverse tipt, Old English, handle with a thumb drop on the hemispherical, 2" diameter by 3/4" deep, bowl. The handle front is inscribed with a leaf script "R" monogram. In very good condition, it shows minimal wear. The monogram is slightly softened... Click for details
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Whiting 'Dresden' Five Tine Sterling Silver Sardine Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5140f $48.00
This 5 1/2" long, .8 T. oz., sardine fork is stamped with the Whiting Manufacturing Company "lion and W" emblem, "Sterling," an Old English "O," and "Pat. 1896." The pattern is Dresden, which is a charming and intricate, late 19th century, floral design that features what appear to be forget-me-not blossoms and leaves trailing up the handle. A shell surmounts the handle tip and there is acanthus leaf detailing in other areas. The pattern repeats with slight variation on both sides... Click for details
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Early Version Gorham 'Versailles' Sterling Silver Pierced Sugar Sifter
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5137f $145.00
This 7" long, weighty at 2.0 T. oz., piece is original example of Gorham's lavish Versailles pattern flatware, marked on the backside with the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and "Copyrighted." The multi-motif, rococo, design on the handle is figural and inspired by imagery found at the French palace for which the line is named. The primary portraiture in this instance is a seated female, perhaps Ceres given that her lapped is draped in a sheaf of wheat. The... Click for details
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Hotchkiss & Schreuder 'Longfellow' Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5136f $85.00
This 1.9 T. oz., 6 1/2" long, solid silver gravy ladle is generously proportioned. It is marked "Sterling" and "H & S" for Hotchkiss & Schreuder, Syracuse, New York, which firm operated operated under this name c. 1857-71, preceded by Bunnelle & Schreuder and succeeded by A.B. Schreuder. The "H & S" mark continued in use even after the dissolution of the partnership between the two principals in 1871 ((Rainwater Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, citing Soeffing). The... Click for details
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Arthur Stone sterling salad set, pierced and chased dolphins,
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2512 On Hold
length 11 3/8 inches, weight 6.67 Troy ounces, craftsman Charles w. Brown, no monogram. There are a few minor scratches on bowl and tines (ask us nicely and we'll gently hand polish these before shipping) as shown in the 2nd and 3rd enlargements, but the overall condition is excellent, no monogram.
I hesitate to use the word "rare" in a description, as it is tossed around with reckless abandon elsewhere on this world-wide web, but a fairly thorough search has turned up few if any other... Click for details
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Whiting 'Imperial Queen' Early Issue Sterling Silver Lettuce Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5135f $48.00
Delicate and slender, this lettuce fork measures a lengthy 9 1/8" and weighs .9 T. oz. An early example of Whiting's Imperial Queen, it is stamped with the company's "lion and W" logo, "Sterling," "Pat. 1893," and with an Old English "O." Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition. The shell and leaf elements that constitute the design are free of polishing wear, remaining crisp and well-defined. The wispy tines are well-formed and without bends, nicks, or burrs. The... Click for details
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Tiffany 'King's' aka 'Saratoga' Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5127f $165.00
Issued in 1870, King's aka King was one of Tiffany's earliest flatware patterns. It is generally identified as Saratoga, which was the name assigned it when it was introduced in 1956. It was also rebadged Cook and reactivated (having been discontinued in 1904) for a short while c. 1908. William Hood in Tiffany Silver Flatware surmises, "the name change was to honor Charles T. Cook, who became president of Tiffany & Co. after Charles L Tiffany died in... Click for details
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John Robinson, New York & London, 'Shell' Sterling Silver Meat Skewer
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5126f $175.00
A purveyor of fine quality antique jewelry and decorative artifacts, as well as (hand crafted) reproduction English sterling silver, James Robinson is a prestigious New York City firm with a history dating to 1912. This 10" long, weighty 2.7 T. oz., meat skewer, sometimes identified as a letter opener, is an item from this highly touted source, stamped for London, Sterling, a letter date of 1982, and a script "JR" for the firm. In addition, the word "England" is imprinted in script on... Click for details
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Watson Floral 'Daisy' Sterling Silver Teaspoon Engraved 'Gertrude'
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5125f $42.00
Marked with Watson's Mechanics division pennant emblem and the word "Sterling," this teaspoon measures 5 7/8" long and weighs a substantial 1.1 T. oz. The pattern is a Daisy and appears to be a variant from Watson's Floral Series No. 2 issued in 1903. As was characteristic of the company's products, the die work is intricately detailed, presented in high relief, and struck with precision. The finish is a soft, satin gray. The bowl of this is engraved in script with the... Click for details
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Alvin 'Marie Antoinette' Large Bowl Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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5117f $75.00
Issued in 1910 (some sources indicate 1890), Alvin's Marie Antoinette, bespeaks its French design origins in its delicate, raised, detailing which includes garlands, wreaths, ribbons, and laurel leaves, all set on a plain ground. The pattern repeats on both sides of the handle. This example is a 7 7/8" long, 2.2 T. oz., small berry or perhaps vegetable serving spoon. It has a large, 3 3/8" by 2 3/8", bowl with squared corners. Never monogrammed, this is in pristine condition,... Click for details
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vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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