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length 4 1/8 inches, upturned handle with front midrib and squared shoulders, as is so often the case with youth items the tines are a bit askew but otherwise in good condition, no monogram, unmarked.

length 5 7/8 inches, weight .85 oz Troy, some slight wear to Sophia's nose but fine overall condition, retailed and designed by the late lamented Frank E. Davis company.

length 6 inches, weight .89 oz. Troy, no monogram, fine condition. For those whose knowledge of U.S. history is not encyclopedic, Hamlin was Vice President during Lincoln's first term, Governor of Maine, and held a host of other illustrious positions.

pleasantly rotund and sturdy, this weighs just shy of one Troy ounce (.98) and is in excellent condition, with a fully functional hinge and a clasp which snaps shut properly.

Though it may only win second prize in a beauty contest, the price is attractive and we've certainly seen uglier ones.

For those of you who like comparison shopping, check item 192469545712 on the Bay of Eees, which weighed not even half as much and measured a mere inch an a quarter in diameter.

properly known as a "pie knife," length ten inches, light scratches on front of blade but good overall condition, weight 2.93 Troy ounces, monogrammed with a lovely Art Nouveau script "S."

with shell drop, bearing the marks traditionally associated with his time in Savannah, GA, length seven inches, weight 1.21 oz Troy, excellent condition, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement.

Extensive studies have shown that if you eat your fruit and yogurt each morning with a silver spoon, you'll live to be one hundred!

length 6 inches, weight 1.08 Troy ounces, excellent condition, no monogram.

The hooked tine has a chamfered edge, which initially led me to believe that this was a pastry fork, and it would serve that purpose well.

length 5 1/2 inches, excellent condition, no monogram, gilt tines, weight .89 Troy oz, marked as shown in third enlargement.

Is this the cheapest example on the entire Internet? No, it is not!! There's a sad, tired looking one on ebay which you can pick up for a bit less, but doesn't your collection deserve the best??

length 7 inches, weight an impressive 1.62 Troy ounces, marked as shown in fifth enlargement.

In many ways, this is an exemplary item, as it has had scant use, little pattern wear and is pleasantly heavy in the hand. Sadly, as may be seen in our second photo, there has been an erasure from the reverse. However, the spoon is still guaranteed to hold your soup or dessert!

Perhaps you've got a splendid kettle on stand but no burner, or perhaps you have a chafing dish but no heat source, or maybe you just need a way to warm your hands in Winter, but regardless of your wants here is the solution.

Height 1 1/2; diameter 3 inches, no monogram, good condition. I hesitate to even mention that the gross weight is 5.5 Troy ounces because there seems to be some sort of wicking compound underneath the screen which allows for even and gradual burning. We tried this...

Boston circa 1800, length 5 1/4 inches, weight .47 oz Troy, excellent condition, period script mono "MH", marked as shown in 3rd enlargement.

While it may be difficult to work up too much excitement over a mustard ladle, this one is especially long and well-constructed, with a shaft that chamfers as it meets the perfectly hemispherical bowl, and an ever so stylish gently tip't drop.

engraved "Mary from Jennie / Dec 25/70", height 1 3/8; diameter 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.20 Troy ounces, fine condition, marked "S360" as shown in fourth enlargement.

We love that this was a Christmas gift from one woman to her friend, and also that the item is dated (presumbably from year of manufacture) 1870. If you're thinking that it might be nice to have a collection of napkin rings, this would be a great place to start!

circa 1835, double swell fiddle with pointed chamfered shoulders, length three inches, weight .15 oz Troy, fine condition, marked as shown in second photo.

These are rather scarce, and this example with its broad, flat leading edge and attention to detail is particularly appealing.

length 5 3/4 inches, weight .93 oz. Troy, retailed by A.B. Griswold, monogrammed "Ninth Year."

There are some scratches on the reverse of the bowl, at end (see second enlargement) but the colorfully enameled head-dress is intact, and the face retains its original oxidation.

"The Lodge of the Sacred Grove." Gilt sterling and enamel, 3 1/2 by 1 3/8 inches when fully extended, a minor stain on the silk ribbon but otherwise flawless condition, no monogram, marked "STERLING SILVER" and "17."

width and height both about 2 inches, excellent condition, no monogram. A perfect gift for your royalty-obsessed friend...

Picture yourself out on the deck, nursing a pitcher of sangria and bemoaning the state of the economy. But wait, something is missing-- an elegant spoon to keep the lemon rinds from plopping into your drink!! Think ahead, click the mouse, order one up. Don't be caught in such a sorry state...

acid etched in bowl, length 5 5/8 inches, no monogram, excellent condition.