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5534f   $90.00

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Measuring 7 1/4" long, weighing 2.3 T. oz., and having a 2 1/2" diameter by 1" deep bowl, this is a substantially-sized gravy ladle.

The pattern is Whiting's Heraldic, which apropos of the pattern name, features the image of a medieval helmet prominently set at the top of the handle. The remainder of the design incorporates a dense array of high relief, scrolling acanthus leaves.

The bowl on this is the fancier of two that Whiting used for this line. It has a scalloped rim and... Click for details

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1487854   $6.95

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This is a really nice Royal Ruby 5 3/4 inch square ash tray made by Anchor Hocking Glass for their Fire King Line. This ash tray is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Fire King items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5533f   $110.00

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The larger of at least two sizes of model number 393 dishes made by Wallace, this piece measures 6 1/4" by 4 1/8" and stands 1 1/4" tall at the highest. Solid silver, it weighs a substantial 2.96 T. oz.

Shell form dishes were produced by many makers throughout the 20th century, and they were typically based on scallops . This one, however, is modeled after a large, hard shell clam, specifically known as a quahoag in New England, Rhode Island in particular.... Click for details

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1487832   $56.95

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This is a really pretty Purple Slag Glass Pound Owl paper weight, with glass eyes, made by Westmoreland Glass. This Owl measures 5 1/2 inches high and is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Be sure to search our other Westmoreland Glass available. We guarantee all items to be as described. Feel free to email with any questions. THANK YOU.

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5532f   $185.00

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This substantially sized, 10" long, weighty at 2.8 T. oz., piece has a double Philadelphia provenance in that it is marked "lion, K, crown" for maker Peter L. Krider, along with the name of retailer "Robbins, Clark, & Biddle." It is also stamped "Sterling."

These four, Krider, Robbins, Clark and Biddle, were all well-known and well-regarded names associated with the manufacturing and marketing of silver, and they had intertwining histories. This particular configuration suggests an 1875-78... Click for details

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1487796   $34.95

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This is a really nice white, with hand painted Outline Fruit, rectangular baker or baking dish made by Anchor Hocking for their Fire King line. This baker holds 1 quart and measures 10 1/2 inch long X 5 1/4 inches wide X 2 1/2 inches high. It is signed on the back: 1 QT MADE IN U.S.A. - FIRE KING. The baker is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The hand painted Outline Fruit decoration is very good. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5531f   $32.00

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This 8 3/8" long, .45 T. oz., item is an example of American silver design following after a much older English form, namely a mote, aka skimming, spoon.

As this does, motes spoons typically have a pierced bowl on one end and a pointed or spear tip on the other.

Most commentary about their purpose indicates mote spoons were originally tea related, used for filtering loose leaves, with the point serving to clear a spout of clogs.

This 8 3/8" example was made by FS Gilbert, North... Click for details

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1487735   $14.95

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This really pretty Royal Ruby Red Boopie 3 1/2 Inch high Footed Sherbet Dish was made by Anchor Hocking in the 1950s. This Sherbet measures 3 5/8 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. Be sure to search our other Anchor Hocking Fire King available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5530f   $65.00

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An Indo-Persian pattern, Gorham's Hindostanee was issued in 1878, as indicated by the "Pat. 78" along with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem and "Sterling" stamped on the backside of this 5 1/2" long, 1.1 T. oz. cream ladle.

The finely rendered design incorporates a series of repetitive scrolls and palmettes on a slightly upturned, rounded end, handle, and includes a shield reserve, which in this instance has never been monogrammed.

As a line, Hindostanee had an... Click for details

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1487700   $89.95

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This is a really great Blue Bouquet footed soup tureen, with cut out in the lid, made by Johann Haviland China. This soup tureen measures 8 1/2 inches wide at the widest part X 10 1/8 inches high to top of the lid with lid on. It is signed on the bottom JOHANN HAVILAND BAVARIA GERMANY. Both the soup tureen bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Blue Bouquet decoration and platinum trim is all very good. Be sure to search our other china items available. We... Click for details

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1487664   $13.95

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This is a really pretty Kings Crown 8 1/4 Inch Salad Plate made by Indiana Glass. This Plate is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown items we have listed. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5528f   $100.00

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As documented by Flynt & Fales in The Heritage Foundation Collection of Silver, Eleazer Wyer, born in Boston in 1786, learned goldsmithing from his father (of the same name), and his sister married silversmith Timothy Keith, so the trade was clearly a family tradition.

Eleazer relocated to Portland, Maine about 1806, and from 1814-18 was in partnership there with Charles Farley.

Four of these six, essentially matched, coffee or tea spoons are marked "Wyer & Farley" along with an... Click for details

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1487623   $57.95

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This really pretty pair of Crystal Ruby Flashed Kings Crown 3 Inch high Single Candle Holders were made by Indiana Glass. Each Candle Holder measures 3 3/4 Inches in diameter at the top and is in very good condition with no chips, cracks or scratches. The Ruby Flashing is all very good. Be sure to search our other Kings Crown available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

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5527f   $45.00

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At 6" long and weighing 1.0 T. oz., this example of Gorham's Versailles pattern is an early issue, old style, ice cream spoon, marked "Copyrighted," "lion, anchor, G," and "Sterling" on the backside.

Its distinguishing feature is the shell bowl with scalloped edges and a ribbed interior. This is finished in a matte gold on the front except for the heel, which along with the entire backside, has a bright gold surface.

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20240107-02   Sold

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Offered is a very rare pair of Southern coin silver teaspoons by Masi & Co., each bearing a period engraved script "CV" monogram, and each with an unrecorded early MASI&CO mark in a rectangular punch. The mark on these spoons is different from the later F. Masi & Co., mark for Frank Masi & Co., and possibly dates to his first partnership with his sons Vincent and Seraphim, circa 1825-26. The mark on these spoons will likely be used in an upcoming book on DC silversmiths. These spoons measure... Click for details

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20240107-01   Sold

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Offered is a nice Virginia or DC coin silver teaspoon by Charles A. Burnett, most likely dating from his Georgetown, Washington, DC period as it is from the same set as two spoons (separately listed) by Masi & Co. of DC. This Burnett teaspoon is initialed "CV" in period script and has a legible maker's mark to the reverse. It measures about 5 1/2 inches in length and weighs about 13 grams. Condition is fairly good, with some small dings and dents to the bowl, and modest wear to the surface,... Click for details