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1070f   $ 85 HOLD

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Measuring 8" long and weighing not quite 2.1 T. oz., this sterling silver dinner forks bears full hallmarks for Joseph Barnard, London, Sterling, 1791. It is an upturned tipt end design, plain on the front but having an engraved "lion passant holding sword" crest on the back. It is in especially fine condition, with a superb finish. Apart from slight knife cuts on the backs of the tines, there is no visible wear.

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1069f   $ 165 pair

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Each of these two matching dinner forks bears full hallmarks for London, 1829, Sterling, and a "C pellet S" maker's stamp for Charles Shipway. They measure 8 1/8" long, large by American standards but not so for English, and are heavy, weighing 4.6 T. oz. the pair. They are a plain fiddle tipt design and without monograms or inscriptions, or removals of same. The condition is excellent. The only signs of wear are very slight tip wear on the tines, more so on one fork, and shallow knife cuts ... Click for details

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1068f   $ 185

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This cake saw or knife was made by Towle and is that company's Paul Revere pattern. It measures 9 1/2" long, and is quite heavy at just under 3.0 T. oz. It has a flat handle and blade and is solid sterling silver. The blade is tapered and has a sawtooth top edge, which is characteristic of this form. There is a script, Art Nouveau style, "LDS" monogram. This is in keeping with the 1906 issue date of the pattern. The condition is very good. There are surface scratches consistent with norma... Click for details

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1067f   $ 80

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This solid sterling silver olive spoon is a long version, at 8 1/4", and weighty, at 1.0 T. oz. The pattern is Virginia produced by Alvin at the turn of the 20th century. It is a bead and tipt design, clean of look and favoring a traditional sensibility. The bowl is ovoid, deeply cupped and pierced, and has scalloped, flanged shoulders. The condition is flawless and there is no monogram or removal. Marks are the Alvin emblem and the word Sterling.

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2056   $575.00

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length 9 inches, weight a massive 6.39 Troy ounces, some scratches in bowl as shown (please see third photo) but fine overall condition, no monogram, marked with Simpson Hall & Miller's trademark and STERLING. It is worth noting that this is only the second large piece of Cleone we've had the privilege to offer.

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1064f   $ 85

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This small berry or jelly spoon measures 7 3/8" long and weighs just short of 1.7 T. oz. The pattern is Louis XV by Whiting. A late 19th century design, this features a series of scrolls along the border of the handle, with a flourish at the tip. The flanged and crimped shoulders of the matte gold finish bowl repeat the design. The item is in flawless condition and without a monogram or removal. Marks are the Whiting lion emblem, Sterling, and Pat. 1891.

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1063f   $ 225 set

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This set consists of a knife, a fork, and a sharpener with hollow sterling handles and stainless steel elements. The pattern is Old French by Gorham. These are large, banquet sized items. The knife measures 13 1/4" long, the fork 10 3/4", and the sharpener 14 1/8". The handles are all 5" long and robust, 1" across at the widest, and 5/8" thick. The handles are old, with the lion, anchor, G mark and sterling guards, and so marked. The stainless steel parts appear to be newer and are likely ... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2055   $750.00

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length 4 3/4 inches, weight .79 oz. Troy, a few minor scratches on second and third tines from bottom as shown in enlargement but fine overall condition, no monogram.

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1062f   $ 135 HOLD

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This pair of tongs are authentically for ice, being very large scale. They are 6 1/4" long, 1 1/2" across at the arch, and have a 2" spread at the grips when open. The band is 7/8" wide at the arch and 5/8" at the widest on the arm. The weight is just short of 2.3 T. oz. The pattern is Villa by Whiting, dating from 1895. It is a simple, multi-line, rounded design of a classic manner. One arm has a truly elegant "ERH" feathered script monogram. The cast grips are remarkable. They are talo... Click for details

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1061f   $ 90 HOLD

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While Twist and Twist variants were produced by many makers, examples of it originating from Durgin are scarce. This c. 1887 example is a 9" long, just over 1.0 T. oz. lettuce fork, and is actually a double twist, with the style changing midway on the handle. This is a large piece, and has an oversized tine area, 3 1/8" by 1 1/2". This is delicately formed, with a pierced heel and sinuous tines. The serving area retains traces of an original gold wash. Those qualities, combined with the sle... Click for details

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1060f   $ 85 HOLD

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Among the somewhat whimsical themes that were brought into the realm of silver design starting in the late 1800's was that of playing cards. Kings, queens, jacks or knaves, for example, became subjects of imposing pieces on their own. This 5 1/4" long, 1.0 T. oz., bonbon or nut spoon is in that vein. The end of the handle portrays a cast, fully articulated hand holding five visible cards, with additional cards stacked under the left hand one. Curiously the cards portray a royal flush, which ... Click for details

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1059f   $ 60

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Although formally a fish knife, this 7 1/8" long, not quite 1.3 T. oz., item could function for butter, cheese, or pate. It is solid sterling, with a flat handle and blade. The pattern is Whiting's Italian, dating from 1880. It features bows or ribbons and floral sprays on a pointed end handle with a raised center area. This has a script "HTC" monogram. The condition is very good. The blade is free of bends, burrs, or nicks, but does show surface scratches. The pattern elements remain cle... Click for details

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1056f   $ 135

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Fessenden's Tulip is an impressive entry in the field of Art Nouveau floral designs. Introduced in 1910, it was late in that style period, but fully retains the spirit of the movement. The design is high relief and undulating. It completely embodies the languorous quality of Art Nouveau, with the tulip blossom drifting listlessly to one side as if nudged by a summer's breeze. A secondary image appears on the backside of the handle and is as fully engaging as the front. This item is a 6 7/8"... Click for details

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1054f   $ 195

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Towle's 1890's Canterbury is a highly evolved scroll and bead design. The beading flanks the entire length of the handle, and is graduated, enlarged at the widest point, and quite fine at the narrowest. The triple scroll top is expressive, suggesting a breaking wave. The pattern shows to full advantage at the scale of this 8 3/4" long, 2.0 T. oz., pea or ice spoon. An original example of this form is a rarity. The bowl is pierced and has a scalloped rim that incorporates elements of the patte... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2053   $1250.00

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length 8 3/4 inches, weight 4.81 oz. Troy, excellent condition, no monogram, scarce.

Old Friends  
1052f   $ 22 per individual salt & spoon pair, $ 80 all four

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Each of these four identical individual salts and spoons consists of a pot-shaped salt that measures 1 1/4" in diameter and stands 5/8" high. This is accompanied by a 2" long spoon in the Commonwealth (1908) pattern by Watson, which is a matching design to the salt. The spoons are marked with the Watson emblem, while the salts are marked with the wreath emblem of Wilcox and Wagoner which was a division of Watson. All pieces are marked sterling, and the salts carry the model number 3527. Ther... Click for details