Painted-end handle, c1790 -- marvellous all-over brightcutting and roulette work, drop on bowl back, short reverse rib, feathered script mono L F in cartouche on front; 9-1/8" in length. Condition is near-mint, extended bowl tip unworn.
Oval-end handle, c1790 -- drop on bowl back, reverse rib, feathered script mono D on front; 7-1/2" in length. A little unevenness in bowl, otherwise condition is excellent.
This is a rare variation of the coffin-end style, and it appears to be limited to Utica silversmiths. Instead of the handle end being clipped, it was given a notched corner. This piece is in excellent condition, has the feathered script mono EG on its front, and is 9" in length.
Marked A. S. DEVONDORF. Almond Smith Devendorf was a "merchant" in Galesburg from c1845-70. As such, he retailed these teaspoons to O. McBride. According to John McGrew, the bust in an inverted heart suggests that they were made in Connecticut. All 12 spoons are in mint condition -- probably never used. The handles are in the forward-tipt fiddle pattern, with flared shoulders. Length is 6-1/4". Weight is 7.25 T. oz.
18th century oval-end handle, feathered script mono F on front; 7-1/8" in length. Condition is excellent throughout. The mark is exceptional in its crispness, as is the distinctive eagle of Capt. William Richardson, which came with the business when Cowan took it over in 1808.
Oval-end handles, c1785 -- drop on bowl backs, reverse-tipt handles, block mono M (device) B on front; 4-5/8" in length. Both spoons in near-mint condition, bowl tips unworn.
Prominent front rib, full rattail on bowl back, block mono M (device) D on reverse of handle (see pic); 7-7/8" in length. Light tipwear, otherwise condition throughout is fine. Mark is still crisp after 250+ years.
Prominent front rib, drop on bowl back, shaded block mono on reverse: M L over W * M over H * K; 4-1/2" in length. Mark BL is in tiny square (1 mm. x 1 mm.). Condition is excellent throughout.
