$225.00
Leveridge was part of a prominent New York family, many of whom were attorneys. His grandfather John William Chase Leveridge (please see fourth photo) served in the war of 1812, and upon his death in 1886 was the oldest living lawyer in the city...
The perfect gift for your hard-to-please bibliophile friend.
$65.00
Some twit put a drop of silver-test acid right inside the cartouche and left a slight stain, but aside from this the condition is exemplary.
$40.00
last seen in Chinese customs, now missing and presumed stolen
In terms of construction, this is, not alas a first rate object. The edges don't quite meet up flush, the hinge is on the exterior rather than integral, and there are also a few minor bits of waviness on the front and side panels...
For related items by this maker, see Forbes figure 61c and Chait number 251. This is the first China Trade strainer spoon we've encountered in the course of twenty eight years...
$75.00
$175.00
Both the engine turned and engraved decoration are of the superb quality which is typical of Civil War era silver from the City of Brotherly Love.
Noteworthy for the whimsical and well executed decoration of Poseidon averting his eyes from the sullen stare of one sweaty stallion, and for the foliate scrolled embellishments on handle, which are stylistically "of a piece" with the blade.
$195.00
Our resident fashion consultant tells me that rose gold colored items (it is gilt inside and out) such as this are currently "in".
$55.00
The attractively engraved shield in bowl lends this an elegance which will uplift your entire martini routine.
$950.00
The three elaborately cast and chased feet, with highly carved flowers and scrolls, elevate this object into the realm of far above average.
$125.00
$75.00
These are rather scarce, and this example with its broad, flat leading edge and attention to detail is particularly appealing.