Old Friends  
738b   $ 60

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This sterling silver olive spoon was made by Paye and Baker and is 7 1/4" long. The pattern is Poppy, an art nouveau design that dates from 1908. The line was highly successful, and not surprisingly so given the pattern's wonderfully undulating and textured elements. This has no monogram or removal (there would scarcely be a spot to engrave one) and is in flawless condition. Marks are P&B in hearts and the word Sterling.

Secondhabit Antiques   
60   $55.

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Such a simple yet, lovely design on this over the cup tea strainer. Handle to edge 5 1/4 inches. Marked .925 Sterling Strainer has section has little stars. The edge has engraved pattern. A great useful little tool for afternoon tea.

Old Friends  
737b   $ 48

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Dating from the 1890's, the design of Watson's Princess bespeaks its period. It is a fulsome leafy scroll design as abundantly expressive in style as the late Victorian era was. This item is a 5 3/4" long horseradish spoon. The form is characterized by a paddle-like, cupped bowl, which indeed this piece has. It is in flawless condition and is without a monogram or removal. Marks are the Watson (Mechanics) pennant emblem, and the word Sterling.

Old Friends  
736sh   $ 90

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This solid sterling silver bonbon in Durgin's Chrysanthemum is 5 1/8" long. It is a fully authentic, early example marked with the Durgin "D," 925/1000, Patent, and stamped S.C. & L. for Boston's Shreve, Crump and Low. It is without a monogram or removal and is in very good condition. The surface of the serving area shows very faint traces of an original gold wash, and is slightly mottled in places where black spots were polished off.

Old Friends  
735mt   $ 34

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Baltimore Rose was made by Schofield Silver (later acquired by Kirk-Stieff) in two versions, plain back and decorated back. This is the decorated back style and is a 6 1/4" long sugar spoon with a plum shaped bowl. It is relatively heavy at 1.3 T. oz., and has a script "L" on the reverse. It is an early piece marked with the Schofield emblem, the word Sterling, and with "Balto. Rose" stamped on the heel of the bowl. It is in excellent condition, with fine pattern detail and a bowl that is fr... Click for details

Secondhabit Antiques   
59   $35.

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This is a very nice Mappin & Webb sterling fish knife. A lovely case Mappin & Webb silversmiths to the Queen, London & Sheffield. The bone handle has a fine hairline crack on one side. This is a beautiful fish knife.

Old Friends  
734b   $ 30

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This sterling silver cucumber server was made by Weidlich in a pattern that does not seem to be documented. It is 6 1/2" long overall, light weight, and has a round, pierced serving end that is approximately 1 3/4" in diameter. The design is a decorated pointed antique, with bellflower, urn, and anthemion elements and likely dates something post 1910. This is in flawless condition, and is without a monogram or removal. Marks are the Weidlich emblem and the word Sterling.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
1949   $300.00 the pair

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Hebron, Connecticut circa 1804; the earliest example of American King's pattern which we have ever encountered. Welles, who later served as General in the War of 1812, worked alone in Hebron for only four years, 1804 to 1807, before moving to Boston and entering a partnership with his brother George. Born in 1782, he was in his early twenties when these spoons were made. They show extraordinary skill for a silversmith just recently out of apprenticeship. And while one always hesitates to l... Click for details

Four Lot Antiques  
  $39

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For sale is a fancy sardine fork in the CORONADO pattern by Watson, date unknown. The fork is 5 3/16 inches long and weighs 20 grams. The fork is monogrammed "D" on the handle front. The fork is marked with the Watson "pennant" trademark and "STERLING".

Condition on the fork is fairly good. There is a scattering of small black spots, but otherwise just normal wear from use. A nice piece in a great old pattern!... Click for details

Four Lot Antiques  
  $29

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For sale is a hollow handle flat pie server with old marks in the WAKEFIELD pattern by Reed & Barton, introduced in 1925. The server measures 10" inches in length with a 3 3/4" handle. The flat oval blade is marked "MIRRORSTELE / STAINLESS" as shown. The piece has not been monogrammed. The piece has the old Reed & Barton trademark over "STERLING HANDLE" on the handle side, as shown.

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Four Lot Antiques  
  $65

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Up for bid is a good full-size teaspoon in the CUPID SUNBEAMS pattern by Unger, introduced in the 1880s. The spoon is 6" long and weighs 31 grams. The spoon has not been monogrammed. The piece is marked with the Unger trademark, "STERLING" and "925 FINE".

Condition on the spoon is fairly good. The bowl shows signs of regular use but not abuse, and the pattern is a little worn. A nice spoon!... Click for details

Four Lot Antiques  
  $15 each, 2 for $25

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For sale are two bouillon spoons in the WEDDING ROSE pattern by Watson, introduced in 1900. The spoons are 4 1/2" long and together weigh 41 grams. The spoons have not been monogrammed. The spoons are simply marked "STERLING", as shown.

Condition on the spoons is quite good, with normal wear and one tiny bowl ding. A nice pair of spoons.

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Four Lot Antiques  
  $22

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Up for bid is a good teaspoon in the scarce YETIVE pattern by Mt. Vernon / Mauser, introduced in 1898. The spoon is 5 9/16" long and weighs 26 grams. The spoon is monogrammed "D" on the handle front. The piece is marked with the Mt Vernon trademark, "STERLING" and "PAT. '02".

Condition on the spoon is fairly good. The bowl shows signs of use but not abuse, and the pattern is a little worn. A nice spoon!... Click for details

Four Lot Antiques  
  $175

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This is another gem. Gorham's Hizen pattern was introduced around 1880, and features multiple Japanese motifs in high relief and detailed hand work. It is one one the finest patterns ever produced, and is rare today. The sugar tongs are 4 1/2 inches long and weigh 28 grams. Apparently the tongs were never monogrammed. The piece is marked inside one arm with the Gorham trademark over "STERLING".

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Four Lot Antiques  
  $695

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This is a real gem. Gorham's Hizen pattern was introduced around 1880, and features multiple Japanese motifs in high relief and detailed hand work. It is one one the finest patterns ever produced, and is rare today. This piece is called a preserve spoon in the Gorham records, but it is quite large at 8 7/8 inches long. It weighs 104 grams. The bowl interior is gold washed, except for the engraved flowers. The flower petals and leaves on the handle are also gilded. The spoon is marked on the b... Click for details

Old Friends  
730b   $ 20

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This sterling silver cream ladle measures 5 3/4" long and has solid weight. The pattern is Towle's Canterbury, which is a scroll and bead design. This is a free of wear, without a monogram or removal, and has a gold washed bowl.