These early tapersticks have become extremely rare. This one is fully hallmarked underneath but the Date Letter is unreadable as it was poorly struck. The cartouches of the marks are c.1740 and the maker, Richard Gosling, started work in 1739, so it is, unquestionably, of that period. It is in very fine condition with a nice crest. 4" high, 2.5" wide at the base.
A very fine example of handwrought silver by one of the pioneers in this field, William Waldo Dodge. It is very difficult to precisely date his work as there is very little information on him. What I do know is that he opened a workshop in Asheville, NC soon after WW 1 and died in 1971. In between he produced a remarkable array of handwrought silver from the plain and austere to the innovative and whimsical, which won him enormous acclaim from his peers and established him as one of the m ...click for details
A very good pitcher profusely decorated with baskets and bunches of flowers and extensive scroll-work leaving a large vacant cartouche, free of any engraving. Marked with Gorham's hallmarks,#8 on its side (variation of the mark for 1893 ?), #1140, 4 pint, Sterling. 7.5" high. 20 Troy oz.
A fabulous 5 piece sterling cruet set in its original case. The case, with the stamp of W,Gale JR's Broadway address, is in very good condition except that the hinges, both present, have come unpinned. There are spaces for two salt and a mustard spoon but they are missing. The 5 pieces are in exceptional condition with a 4-letter monogram. Peppers are 6" high, mustard 4.75", salts 2".
