yes, just one lonesome pastry fork and monogrammed ("G" script, obverse) at that, length six inches, fine condition, weight .91 Troy ounces.

in the form of miniature 18th century porringers, length across handles 3 1/4; diameter of opening 1 3/4 inches, some minor etching of interior (see third photo) as is often seen in salt cellars but fine overall condition, no monogram, weight 3.31 oz. Troy the pair.

engraved in bowl, whether it was a souvenir from that leafy suburb of Northampton or a gift to some long ago Florence we'll never know, length 7 1/8 inches, slight wear to crown (reverse) but fine overall condition, weight 1.68 oz Troy.

length 6 1/4 inches, excellent condition, no monogram.

height 6 inches, widest section of base 5 1/8 inches, superb color and condition, monogram "GVL" (?) script obverse. We've bought and sold many Gorham novelty items, but this is certainly among the best of its class...

length 6 3/4 inches, no monogram, excellent condition.

with die rolled border and embossed foliage, diameter 1 3/4; height 1 1/4 inches, weight 1.0 oz. Troy, a bit bright and lacking in contrast (we suspect that it's been dipped) but time will cure this sin and otherwise in excellent 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.

length 5 5/8 inches, gilt bowls, excellent original condition, script monogram "P.J.Mc. C." reverse, weight approximately .8 Troy ounces each, model numbers vary from 565-576.

with engraved ivy and tendrils. Frequent visitors to our little web page know that we're not in the habit of featuring "as is" items, but these have substantial merit even with their condition problem. Height 2 1/4; diameter of ring 1 5/8+ inches, subtly monogrammed "J.W.H." and "A.A.H." (please see second photo), weight 3.47 oz Troy the pair.

birthday presents circa 1900, length 5 1/8 inches, extraordinary condition, weight 4.55 oz Troy, engraved "Mamie" (script, in bowl). We suspect that these were birthday gifts because each inscription is done in a slightly different style. Since this may well be the last listing for 2008, please allow me to take a moment and wish all of our readers a happy and healthy New Year!

length 9 inches, monogrammed "W" & "D" obverse Old English, gilt tines and bowl, exceptional untouched condition with original factory applied oxidation (please see photos three and four).