Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1204   Sold

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bowls, marked only "sterling" and "J.E.Caldwell & Co." To say that these are "highly carved" would be an understatement, and though about a hundred years old they are in essentially new condition. Length five inches, no monogram.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1170   Sold

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Some might hold out for pie in the sky when they die, others would prefer to eat it now. We won't confess to endorsing either preference but will provide the right utensil for those who fall into category number two. Just shy of 7 1/4 inches long, excellent condition, weight 1.58 oz. Troy, monogrammed "LRM" (script, obverse, see third photo).

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1165   $120.00

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length 5 3/8 inches, excellent condition, monogrammed "MLC" (conjoined script, obverse)

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1140   $275.00

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Just shy of 15 inches long, monogrammed "LBG" (fancy script with flourishes, obverse), a few very minor scratches and a tiny dent in bowl which may or may not show up in photo number four but fine overall condition. Among the myriad ladles described as "punch" on this world wide web, here, dear reader, is one that is...

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1139   $250.00

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retailed by Hennegan Bates and presumably the work of S. Kirk, just shy of 5 3/8 inches long, fine condition, monogrammed "A".

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1137   $75.00

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square in section with applied cast floral ornament and wirework wrapping above the tines. 5 3/8 inches, no monogram, excellent condition, sculptural in execution.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1130   $85.00

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5 3/4 inches, excellent condition, no monogram, marked with Gorham trademark and "copyrighted".

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1101   $125.00

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exceptionally colourful, gilt bowl, no monogram, excellent condition save for one small portion of missing blue inlay (see third photo). I hesitate to call this damage. Gorham had significant problems with the enameling process and it may be a slight "second".

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1088   Sold

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with engraved faintly gilt blade, the handle circular in section, length 9 1/8 inches, no monogram, excellent condition.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1064   $180.00

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excellent condition, monogrammed "W" (see second photo), length 5 3/8 inches, weight 6.21 Troy ounces. These have an embossed decoration on the bowl which we suspect that later versions of this piece do not possess.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1018   $75.00

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gilt pear shaped bowl, monogrammed "LC" (script, reverse), excellent condition, length 4 1/8 inches, marked only Bigelow Kennard and "sterling" but looks to be Wood & Hughes.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
0866   $650.00

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Philadelphia circa 1790, from the same service as item 0867 although the bright cut decoration is slightly different in execution, length 9 1/4 inches, immaculate condition.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
0865   prices will vary

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Alas, so are we. After 26 years, the Boston Antique Coop II is closing its doors. This, as they say, is due to circumstances beyond our control. Along with my colleagues John, Lolly, Gerry, Françoise, Rosemary, Brian, and Jackie let me offer a heartfelt thanks to all the folks who helped make our shop a success. Will we open another retail location? There are no immediate plans, but stay tuned to this spot. And of course I'm always willing to consider suggestions from friends in... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
0856   On Hold

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7 7/16 inches long; fine condition; marked "H.H. PAT. 1866 2" and "LARMOUR & CO. / COIN"; monogrammed "T.A.S" (please view photo number two to see this and Satan's second appearance here on the little web page). Do you recall that sometimes the blades of these knives are wonderfully engraved with ivy and anthemions? Well don't get your hopes up because this one is perfectly plain...

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
0774   $12.50

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silver polish. Folks often come into the shop and ask what I use to make all of our silver look so splendidly handsome. (Then again, there are others who want to know why the proprietor is so decidedly unkempt, but we won't get into that.) I've decided to unleash the secret and perhaps earn a buck or two in the process. This is the ten ounce size, and yes it truly does retard tarnish formation. Rose & Vase not included.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
0744   Prices, see below

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An assortment of individual (and two master) salt spoons. Pictured here top to bottom: Whiting EMPIRE monogrammed "L.M." and engraved "Cincinatti" (reverse), SOLD; Durgin FAIRFAX monogram "C" 18.00; four Whiting LOUIS XV no monogram SOLD; Watson PLYMOUTH master salt three inches engraved "The Rocks" (For once I am without comment) $25.00; five Whiting IMPERIAL QUEEN monogram "D" $24 each. 99 percent of the salt spoons on the market these days are knockoffs made by a company in Connecticut,... Click for details