Old Friends  
763b   $ 24

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Marked "Pat. Appl. For," this 5 3/4" long, sterling silver sugar spoon is a first run example of Gorham's 1870's Swiss. Other marks include the lion, anchor, G emblem and the name of the retailer, Boston's Crosby, Morse and Foss. This has an "MEK." script monogram on the reverse and attractive period bright cutting in the bowl and on the flanged shoulders. There are slight traces of an original gold wash remaining in the bowl. The condition is flawless, with good pattern detail remaining, an... Click for details

Old Friends  
762a   $ 38

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Frank Smith's Ivanhoe dates from the second decade of the 20th century. It incorporates scroll, leaf, and bead elements. The design repeats and is intensified in the bowl of this 5 3/4" long, sterling silver sugar sifter. The bowl is finished in a bright gold wash front and back sides. The condition is immaculate. While there is no monogram, there has been a monogram removal. This is subtle and does not intrude upon the design detail. Marks are the Frank Smith emblem and the word Sterling... Click for details

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760b   $ 25

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This item stands 1 3/4" high, is 1 1/8" across the top, and has a base that is 13/16" in diameter. The sides are tapered. It would seem to be a shot glass or small toasting cup. Its origins are German, as indicated by the marks on the underside, and the standard is 800 silver. The maker was Hugo Sandig, originally of Breslau, then of Leignitz, with dates from the 1860's to 1945. This has a matte finish exterior and a gold was interior. It also bears a crest comprised of a shield surmounted... Click for details

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758b   $ 120 per set of six HOLD

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These twelve matching sterling silver egg spoons were retailed by Boston's Bigelow Brothers and Kennard c. 1865. They are 4 1/2" long, with the group weighing 5.6 T. oz. They are essentially an Old English form with bright cut engraving, quite characteristic of a great deal of Boston silver of the period. That they are egg spoons lends them a measure of scarcity. They are all in perfect condition and without a monogram or removal. Marks are Bigelow Bros. & Kennard, and 925 in an oval. Offe... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1953   $150.00

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William Fearn and George Smith, London 1787, length 8 5/8 inches, weight 1.5 oz. Troy, no monogram, no crest, nothing to distinguish itself from any other marrow scoop which you, dear reader, may find on this Internet save perhaps for the price which we deem quite reasonable... Mundane or not, our item is guaranteed to provide superb assistance with either the eating of osso bucco or swirling the contents of your martini pitcher.

Old Friends  
755yb   $ 95 multiples available

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This sterling silver fork is 7 1/4" long and was made by Gorham in the 1860's. The pattern is Medallion, which is a generic style produced by many makers, of which Gorham's was one of the most successful. Widely distributed, this piece was retailed by George Webb & Co. of Baltimore according to the stamp on the reverse. Other marks include the Gorham lion, anchor, G, Sterling, and Pat. 1864. There is an Old English "G.H.C." monogram on the reverse. The piece is in good condition. The helme... Click for details

Gebelein  
4757   $575

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Sincle scroll hollow handle, applied molded ring base, reinforcing ring at top. Height of handle 8-3/4"; of body 7-1/2". Capacity 4 pints. Weight 18-1/2 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Gebelein  
4755   $1,040

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Revere style, molded base ring, top reinforcing ring. Diameter 9-1/2". Base diameter 4-1/8". Height 4". Weight 25-1/4 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Willowbend Antiques and Collectibles  
WAC007   $199 + shipping

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This is a sterling silver Bon-Bon dish made by Ellmore Silver Co., Meriden, Connecticut, 1935-1960. It is a floral repoussé design 350-6 with a rope rim. Silversmith mark and design number are stamped on the bottom. It is 6” in diameter and 1 3/4" high. It is in Very Fine Estate Condition with little or no signs of wear.

Willowbend Antiques and Collectibles  
WAC006   $1900 + shipping

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This classic 5-piece sterling silver tea and coffee service was made in the 1920s by Gorham in the Plymouth pattern. The tea set is not monogrammed. It is the largest of the three Plymouth sizes and each piece has the Gorham's mark, STERLING, the number of the piece, and size. The set consists of: A2441-Coffee Pot (2 1/4 pint, 9 1/2 in. high, 25.14 troy oz.), A2442-Tea Pot (2 pint, 7 in. high, 20.25 troy oz.), A2443-Covered Sugar Bowl (5 1/4 in. high, 13.05 troy oz.), A2444-Creamer (6 1/8 in. hi... Click for details

Old Friends  
754b   $ 30

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Watson produced a series of art nouveau fruit and flower designs in the early 20th century that are unexcelled in their artistry. This spoon is in the Daisy pattern in that sequence. It is 5 1/2" long and quite heavy at 1.1 T. oz. The image is high relief and wrought with great detail. There is a flowing script "1909" engraved on the backside that almost seems to be part of the design. The piece is in flawless condition. It is marked Sterling and with the Mechanics flag emblem of Watson's.

Old Friends  
753b   $ 32 HOLD

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This sterling silver teaspoon in the Japanese pattern by Whiting is a full 6" long. It is monogrammed "DdeP" in a feathered script on the reverse. It is in very good condition. Design details remain excellent, with only the slightest bit of softening from polishing on the high spots of the bird. The bowl is free of tip wear or dings or dents although the inside has light surface scratches. Marks are the Whiting emblem, Sterling, and Pat. 1874.

Old Friends  
752b   $ 28

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This sterling silver teaspoon is 5 7/8" long. The pattern is Wallace's art nouveau Irian, which features a full figure draped woman surrounded by cherubs. This is a high quality, early example that retains clear detail and a fine bowl. It is engraved, "Donald. 2-18-03" on the reverse and is marked with the Wallace deer head emblem, Sterling, and Pat. 1902.

Old Friends  
750b   $ 30

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This sterling silver (baby) food pusher is 3 1/8" long and has a blade that is 1 3/4" wide. This is an original item, as opposed to something made up from another piece. The pattern is Towle's early 20th century Mary Chilton. It has a block letter "IE" monogram and is in excellent condition. Marks are the Towle emblem, Pat. 1912, Sterling, and the name of the retailer, Lambert Bros. (New York).

Old Friends  
748b   $ 145

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This sterling silver bonbon dish is nearly square, with a length of 7 7/8" and a width of 7 1/4". It stands 1 1/2" high, and weighs just under 6.6 T. oz. It is item item 5070 made by Whiting, as indicated by the underside marks, and is in the Louis XV pattern. There is a script "EG" in the interior center. The piece is in very good condition. There is no evident polishing wear, although the inside surface shows some unevenness. A matching piece is available with an "EGT" monogram, perhaps ... Click for details

Gebelein  
4754   $60

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In form of a book. Marked inside 925 (sterling). Hinged lid. Height 1-3/8". Width 1". Depth 7/16". No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.