another item in our albeit far too brief series for those with Park Slope taste and a Canarsie budget, length 10 1/4 inches, good weight, excellent condition, monogrammed "MS" (block, obverse). Both bowl (four by 2 3/4 inches) and tines are extra-large in relation to the overall length. Why is this important? For those like Yours Truly, who enjoy a bigger portion, of course...
circa 1825, length 8 7/8+ inches, good weight, monogrammed "N" (script, obverse), single struck. One has a minimal amount of tip and pattern wear but with the exception of a small test mark the others are pristine.
interior dimensions 2 1/8+ by 1 3/4 inches, hinge is slightly askew (please see third photo) and there are a few very minor dents but excellent overall condition, no monogram, maker GWD, Chester 1882. Not strictly speaking Judaica as it would have been a "good luck" symbol in that era, but could nonetheless make a stunning Bat Mitzvah gift, we think.
Moscow 1882, length 6 3/8 inches, fine condition, monogrammed. A pleasant change to see some Russian forks rather than the ubiquitous teaspoons, we think.
overstruck by John & Tunis Denise, New York circa 1795, oval drop with short back midrib, some light wear and minor scratches in bowls (please see third photo) but fine overall condition, length 8 3/4 inches. The Messr's Denise struck their mark at 180 degrees to Schanck's, but both are clearly visible although this may require that that you stand on your head...
length 4 1/2 inches, some light scratches but very good overall condition, monogrammed "Norma." Sad to say that we've currently not got a gem encrusted jewelry box by this same maker, but then again perhaps your collecting budget has three figures, not five...
with four applied characters and "bamboo" border, monogrammed "OS", diameter 1 7/8; height 1 1/4 inches, excellent condition, marked with ideograms only (please see third photo).
length 3 3/4 inches, excellent condition, no monogram. Not antique but perhaps from the 1920's (see photo number two for mark) with better detail, die-depth and stronger oxidation than you'd find in a brand new one.
length 5 7/8 inches, no monogram, the slightest bit of tip distress (please see third photo) visible from reverse but fine overall condition, gilt bowl.
