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length 10 5/8 inches, weight 2.93 Troy ounces, excellent original condition, no monogram, with gilt matte-finish blade, marked as shown in fourth enlargement.

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length 8 7/8 inches, weight 5.14 Troy ounces, excellent detail and die-depth, marked as shown in fifth enlargement .

What's all the brouhaha about this fine old Durgin pattern? Well at the moment, the short answer is: none whatsoever. Twenty years ago, collectors for New Art abounded. Today there are few, giving you, dear reader, the chance to obtain examples at an attractive price point. Also, it's worth noting that no other Art Nouveau flatware designs have such amazing detail in...

length 5 1/2 inches, weight 1.39 Troy ounces, no monogram, fine condition, marked as shown in enlargements.

There are some minor surface scratches on the back of the bowl which we've exaggerated using light and magnification. If these make you unhappy, just say the word and I'll give this item a light buff before shipping.

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One final note: the bowl of this ice cream spoon is unusually deep, and we suspected that it might hold a significant quantity ...

length 6 3/8 inches, total Troy weight 11.75 ounces, some slight pattern wear but very fine overall condition, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement.

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These are thick and pleasantly heavy in the hand. Though Saratoga may not be a first demand pattern, it is a great-looking one. We doubt that there could be a more elegant way to eat your fishes!

Canton circa 1825, gilt interior, the elaborate cast everted godrooned rim adorned with flowers and scrolls, the midsection with ten chased panels of grapes and vines, the finely chased acanthus leaf thumbrest atop double C-scroll handle. Height 5 inches; length across handle to spout 7 3/8 inches, weight 21 Troy ounces, discretely monogrammed "W" in period script just below the waistline, marked as shown in fourth enlargement.

This is a hefty, fine quality item. Though there's light wear...

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 9 3/8 inches, weight 4.85 Troy ounces, some very light scratches (which we'll substantially polish out before shipping) but excellent overall condition, monogrammed (M??) as shown.

A rare piece in this fine, old vineyard pattern.

length 9 3/4 inches, weight 2.67 Troy ounces, engraved "from Mother" as shown in fourth enlargement.

Sadly, back in 1890 or so, "Mother" decided that she didn't want the giftees to know the identity of the original owner, and had their monogram wiped out. If you can live with this, then here's an opportunity to own a sturdy and useful piece of this desirable Gorham pattern at an attractive price.

length 7 7/8 inches, no monogram, weight 5.54 Troy ounces, excellent condition, marked (as shown in fourth enlargement) with Georg Jensen in dotted oval, 84, sterling, and Finnish import marks so you'll know that for sure this set has been to Finland.

For a slightly larger version of this same item, please see item 2368 in our catalogue.

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