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1015f   $ 35 HOLD

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This late 19th century, silver nut or candy dish measures 2 1/2" in diameter, stands 3/4" high, and weighs .8 T. oz. The maker was Dominick & Haff whose emblem is stamped on the underside, along with the model number 522 and the word Sterling. It is four-lobed, something like a club on a deck of cards, or a clover leaf, and has an applied rim. This is decorated with small flowers, perhaps forget-me-nots or poseys, and scrolls. The border shows small piercings when held to the light. These a... Click for details

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1014f   $ 220 pair

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This matching fork and spoon present as a mystery. The only mark is an "A.R" in a punch. They are large and heavy and read Continental, possibly north German or Danish, or French, with estimated dates ranging from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries. They are a commanding form set large scale. The spoon measures 8 5/8" long and weighs 2.2+ T. oz. The fork is 8 1/2" long and weighs barely less than the spoon. Each of them has the same feathered script "P" monogram and an applied shell on th... Click for details

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1012f   $ 24

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Fairfax is a classic pattern that was introduced by Durgin in 1910 and continued in production by Gorham until the present. This 4 7/8" long lemon fork is an old piece, made by Durgin, stamped with the "D" emblem and the words Sterling and "Pat.'D." It is in very good estate condition and without a monogram or removal. Apart from fine line surface scratches, there are no signs of use.

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1011f   $ 65

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This pair of tongs bear hallmarks for Finland, with a date code of 1946, and a silver standard marks of "813H," less than sterling's 925. The full marks also include a couched lion, a crown, and a third emblem which tell in sum more of the particulars of the piece. They measure 4 1/2" long when closed, have a spread of 1 3/4" at the grips when open, and weigh not quite .9 T. oz. The handles are open and feature a Rose of Hildesheim design, while the grips are leaf form and finished in a gold ... Click for details

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1010f   SOLD

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Durgin made two versions of a strawberry fork with a strawberry motif on them. One was an unusual, stubby shape, and the other the traditional long and slender design. This example is the latter form, measuring 4 3/4" long. Along with the Durgin "D" and the word Sterling, this is stamped "B.K. & Co." for Boston's retail store Bigelow, Kennard & Company. There is no monogram or removal. It has a bit of softening on the design from polishing, but is otherwise in flawless condition.

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1009f   $ 26 two available

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Made by Towle and Patented in 1892 according to the mark on the reverse (other marks are Sterling and the Towle emblem), the Princess pattern incorporates delicate scroll and floral elements in it design. This item is a 5" long, three tine strawberry fork. It is in excellent condition and without a monogram or removal.

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1007f   $ 145

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Massachusetts' Vincent Ferrini is a well-referenced and apparently well-regarded jewelry designer and manufacturer dating from the second half of the 20th century. His work is held in both permanent museum collections and has been incorporated in exhibits. He also produced silverware of which examples are less extant. This item is a 9 1/2" long, heavy, 1.8 T. oz., sterling silver olive spoon with a fork-tipped bowl. It is of sufficient size to serve as a martini stirrer. It is obviously han... Click for details

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1005f   $ 195

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Frank Whiting's late 19th century George III is a distinct kings variant pattern. It incorporates acanthus leaf and shell design elements arranged in an asymmetrical mannner. This example is a generously sized, 10 7/8" long, heavy, 3.0 T. oz., solid sterling silver cake knife or saw. It has the characteristic saw tooth top edge of a cake knife, with the blade on the same plane as the handle. There is a fancy period style "M" monogram. The condition is excellent. There are some fine line sc... Click for details

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1003f   $ 285

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This cake server in Gorham's Corinthian is a highly unusual form and comes in its original presentation box. The item is 10 1/4" long, and has a narrow, extended blade, rather than the broad, diamond shape of most pastry servers. This in turn has high, cupped shoulders and a central vee leading to a pointed tip. The surface is intricately engraved in a fashion that mirrors the elements of the pattern. Its purpose is incontrovertible, as the original paper label on the underside of the 11 1/4... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2048   $150.00

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no, not that kind of a cat box, but a snuff box with "trap door" opening and secret compartment, 2 1/4 by 1 7/8 by 1 inches, weight 2.27 oz. Troy, marked with Chinese ideograms only (please see 5th photo).

In terms of construction, this is, not alas a first rate object. The edges don't quite meet up flush, the hinge is on the exterior rather than integral, and there are also a few minor bits of waviness on the fron... Click for details

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1001f   $ 80 each, two available

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Dauphin has proven to be one of Durgin's most enduringly successful patterns. The highly decorative design features a crossed ribbon border and a center motif that is comprised of clusters of roses. There is a triple shell element where the handle joins the bowl. This item is a 7" long, heavy, 1.7 T. oz., dessert or oval soup spoon. The backside has a "KFB" script monogram. It is an early production item, with the name of the retailer, W.E. Wright (Keene, NH?) stamped on the reverse edge of... Click for details

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1000f   $ 75

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This sterling silver table or place spoon measures 7 13/16" long and weighs 1.8 T. oz. It has hallmarks for London, 1763. The maker's stamp is set at a cant, but appears to read "R B." It has a Hanoverian up tipped end and a shellback bowl with a bow detail. It is monogrammed "H" over "I + M" on the reverse. The condition is very good. The bowl shows modest tip wear and has some pebbling in the base. The marks are legible. The design on the heel shows some blurring from rubbing but remains di... Click for details

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999f   $ 75

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This sterling silver table or place spoon measures 7 7/8" long and weighs just under 1.6 T. oz. It has hallmarks for London, 1780, and a "W C" maker's stamp, probably William Cripps. It has a Hanoverian up tipped end and a scrollback bowl. There is an especially appealing monogram on the reverse that reads "B * I" over "T * L" in block letters, and the date "1786." It is in very good condition. The bowl shows slight tip wear and has some faint pebbling in the base. The marks are fully legib... Click for details

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997f   $ 50

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LaReine is a late 19th century scroll pattern by Reed & Barton. This 6 1/16" long example is an olive spoon. As with much of R&B's work, the line was heavy, and that is so for this which weighs 1.0 T. oz. It has a pierced bowl with a gold wash on front and back sides. There is no monogram or removal. The condition is mint. Marks are eagle, R in a shield, lion, and the word Sterling.

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993f   $ 345

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A figural design, Dominick & Haff's Renaissance features a Florentine style face on the center front of the handle and on the heel of the bowl. There is a pattern variant that incorporates piercings in the upper portion of the handle. That version seems only to have been retailed by Boston's Bigelow, Kennard & Co. This 8 1/8" long fish serving fork is the pierced variety and is indeed stamped Bigelow, Kennard & Co. Other marks include the D&H emblem, Sterling, and Pat-d. 94. This is an extra hea... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2046   $65.00

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length 6 5/8 inches, weight 1.28 oz. Troy, monogrammed "B", fine condition. What can one do with such an implement? Chanukah is coming-- use it to serve little latkes...