William Carrington was born in Connecticut, served his apprenticeship as a jeweller and silversmith in New York, where he formed a life-long friendship with Charles Tiffany, and then settled in Charleston in 1830. In 1835 he founded his own firm, W. Carrington & Co, which continued till 1872, when he formed a partnership and the name of the business changed. Though he is often referred to as a retailer and jeweller, he was trained as a silversmith so the several articles of coin silver attrib ...click for details
Moses Eastman was born in Concord, NH in 1794 but by 1826 had formed a 2-year partnership with J. Penfield in Savannah, GA. The same J. Penfield had just terminated a 6-year partnership with another great Savannah silversmith, Frederick Marquand. After this partnership ended in 1828, Eastman continued on his own till his death in 1850. He had three known marks: Eastman, M.Eastman and M.Eastman with L and a trefoil.
This ladle has a plain oval bowl and a upturned fiddle terminal, monogramed on t ...click for details
This is a very attractive set, of fish knife and fork, by Hyde & Goodrich, New Orleans c.1850. The knife has a pierced blade profusely engraved with scrolls and floral decoration around a vignette of an island scene. The fork blade too is similarly densely engraved on both sides. The handle of each is double-struck with a reeded decoration ending in an upturned oval terminal. The original monogram has been expertly removed before the existing one was engraved. It is unfortunate but it is not ...click for details
Here is a fine example of Southern/Virginia coin silver. A massive and impressive mug by William A Williams who, although born in Washington DC, was a reputable silversmith in Alexandria from 1809 to 1846. Plain baluster body with a hollow scroll handle. Maker's mark struck twice on the underside of the base round which is the inscription 'Presented to Doct. T.J.Boyd by his friend Com. J.Rodgers'.
Measures 6.25" high by 4.5" in diameter. Weighs 18 T.oz
A spectacular centerpiece bowl with three deer-horn handles spiralling out from the base. The bowl itself is plain with a wavy rim sitting on a lobed foot decorated with a thick applied scroll edging. Marked Shreve & Co, Sterling.
Dimensions: 9.5" to top of bowl, 12" to top of horns, 13.5" top diameter of bowl, 18" across horns. Weighs in total: 90 Troy oz.
Extremely rare set of 8 sterling repousse candlesticks by Kirk & Son in faultless condition. One pair is monogramed on the underside of the base as pictured, being presented in June 1910. The other 3 pairs were purchased by the family in subsequent years. All similar and all fully marked on the bases and on the removeable bobeches, S.Kirk & Co, 925/1000, #58. All in impeccable condition.
Dimensions: 9.75" high, 5" base diameter.
Sterling nutmeg graters are fairly rare but what makes this example pretty unique is its 17th century kitchen form. The nutmeg container is decorated with an attractive chased floral frieze. Plain base and lid. Marked Sterling, Dominick & Haff logo and #8.
Dimensions: 5" long by 1.125" wide.
Beautifully handcrafted sterling teaset in the #80 style of Georg Jensen, Denmark, with the ebony handles and finials. Looks like the work of La Paglia but it has a curious maker's mark. It is similar to the mark used by Jensen, Denmark on articles made with base metals but without the crown. This teaset is unquestionably sterling. Could be someone's US adaptation of a Denmark stamp.
Dimensions: Teapot height 6.5", length 9". Total weight 31 Troy oz.
Engraved scroll and floral decoration adorns the body, faceted handle and spout of this rare octagonal water pitcher by William Forbes for Ball, Tomkins & Black, New York, NY. Apart from a couple of minor dings it is in very fine condition. The engraving is still sharp, showing good detail. Inscribed with the name 'Swain'.
Measures 9" tall. Weighs 26 T.oz.
A very large and early water pitcher of fine bulbous form, plain apart from a mask on a fluted handle, and the inscribed name 'Swan'. Made by William Forbes for Ball, Tomkins & Black, both of NY, NY.
Pristine condition and very good patina. Must have come from a good home.
Interesting form and decoration but on the mask I have found absolutely no literature.
Measures 10.75" tall and weighs 30 T.oz.
