Philadelphia circa 1815, single struck Fiddle Shell and Thread, length 12 inches, weight 5.75 oz. Troy, some light wear and a minor scratch below shell as shown in photo number two but fine overall condition, scarce.
circa 1850, height 3 3/4; top diameter 3 1/8; bottom diameter 2 1/2 inches, satisfyingly hefty at 5.94 oz. Troy, a few very minor dings but fine overall condition. Just one or two mouse clicks in a GoogleŽ search window will find you a similar example which was lighter, shorter and in rather shabby condition that fetched our same price, at auction...
Bennett & Caldwell, Philadelphia circa 1845, length 5 inches, weight 2.12 oz. Troy, monogrammed "EK" in script at end (see third photo). Some may find it hard to get excited about tea tongs, but considering the size this pair is truly massive and also in superb condition.
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.
Massachusetts circa 1800, length 6 1/4 inches, excellent condition and quality (note flat portion on leading edge of bowl; see third photo), monogrammed "C" in period script with flourishes, total weight 3.80 Troy ounces.
with oak leaves and acorns, height and diameter both approximately 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.8 oz Troy, fine condition, marked only "S 620" but according to a Very knowledgeable fellow, the work of Wood and Hughes.
with applied molded edge, beaded band top and bottom, weight 1.6 Troy ounces, diameter 2 inches, height 1 5/8 inches, fine condition, marked only "306 / A" but probably Gorham.
a splashy if not terribly heavy (2.8 oz. Troy) piece of silver with a well engraved parcel gilt bowl, length 9 1/8 inches. There's tiny bit of waviness to the rear cartouche, mentioned only for the sake of accuracy (this too minor to show up in a photo-- see image four) but the overall condition is superb and it's priced to sell quickly.
Virginia circa 1840, length 8 5/8 inches, weight 2.23 oz. Troy, monogrammed "CR" in period script, a bit of pitting especially to reverse of bowl (see fourth photo) and the tiniest tad of tip wear but good overall condition.
length 8 5/8 inches, some slight wear to high points but fine overall condition, monogram EAG script with flourishes, shell drop, weight 1.47 oz. Troy.
