Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss, c1850 - typical boat form with reeded band applied at rim; script presentation at rear: ERC/from/SCS; 4-1/2" long x 2-3/4" wide. Condition is excellent throughout, including the planishing marks inside. This is a fine replication of a classic 18thC form.

Oval form, 13-1/2" x 8-3/4", with applied twisted "rope" bands at rim and pedestal base, with rope handles at either end (see pic). This piece was never engraved and is in near-mint condition; it weighs 17 Troy oz. The date it was made is cited in the usual Gale signature; it is also marked "Sterling," an affectation of the mid-19thC, as there were no assay offices in the U.S. until about 1865.

Made by Knight & Biddle, retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co., both in Philadelphia, c1860 -- straight spout, ebony handle, engraved with leaves and banner on upper 1/3rd of body, on lid and around base; ball finial on lid; intertwined mono M C on side of body; 11-1/4" across handle and spout, 20 T oz. Excellent condition throughout.

Shallow fluted bowl atop elaborate cast pedestal on circular foot; script engraving in center of bowl: JT to M E; 3-3/4" high x 5-1/2" diameter x 6-3/4 T oz. Condition is excellent.

Baluster form on circular foot, heavy bands of fruit and flowers applied at rim and base; S-scroll strap handle topped with heavy applied thumbpiece (see pic). Presentation engraving in feathered script on front of mug: LG / to/ JGT; 4-1/2" high. Excellent condition.