Coin silver gravy ladle in the "Olive" pattern, 6 and 3/8 inches long, sold by Farrington & Hunnewell, Boston, ca. 1836-1881. Most likely made around 1860. Marked "[star] F. & H. [star] BOSTON." incuse. Quite possibly made by William Gale in NYC. In excellent condition with only the drop showing any wear. No engraving. A great gravy ladle for holiday or special occasion use.

A coin silver dessert fork, 6 an 15/16 inches long, in the "Olive" pattern, marked "Wood & Hughes" incuse and "W [&] H" incuse with the mark that the 4th ed. of Rainwater identifies as being used after 1871. However, since the fork is coin and is not marked sterling, I expect that it was made before 1871, possibly by William Gale, and marketed by Wood & Hughes in NYC later. Engraved "J. I. Crosby" in script. Tines worn unevenly, but still quite usable. Wood & Hughes were in business ca...

A very heavy early sterling silver tablespoon in excellent condition in a varian of the "Tuscan" pattern, 8 and 1/4 inches long ca. 1868. An interesting piece because it was given as a "memento mori," i.e. a memento of a person's death. Engraved "Adam Sherman" in script on the front and "April 2nd 1868" "Aged 87 Y 1 M 18 Days" on thee reverse in script. Marked "J.T.FOX" and "925" incuse. Possibly John T. Fox of Rochester, but Kovel's gives an earlier date for him.

Coin silver dessert spoon in the "Tuscan" pattern, probably made by William Gale of NYC. 6 and 11/16 inches long. Sold in Philadelphia by Bailey & Co. Marked Bailey & Co. incuse and "PATENT 1846" incuse in rectangle. Engraved "EO" in script.In great condition with only the slightest wear on the left side of the tip, which is barely noticeable.

Coin silver butter knife in the "Empire" pattern of John Polhamus, NYC. Marked "_[J?]P PATENT 1857" incuse and "GEO. W. CHATTERTON" incuse for the retailer, whose location is unknown. Engraved "Clara 1866" in cursive on the front. Ca. 1857-1866. In very good condition.

A pair of coin silver teaspoons in the "Louis XIV" pattern by John Polhamus of New York City, retailed by C. Bard & Son in Philadelphia, ca. 1850. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse with a "W", apparently a journeyman's mark, and "C BARD & SON" incuse. Engraved "AML" in cursive on the front. Bowls are in excellent condition.

A pair of coin silver teaspoons in the "Louis XIV" pattern by John Polhamus of New York City, retailed by C. Bard & Son in Philadelphia, ca. 1850. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse with a "W", apparently a journeyman's mark, and "C BARD & SON" incuse. Engraved "AML" in cursive on the front. Bowls are in excellent condition.

1 American coin silver teaspoon in the "Louis XIV" pattern. The pattern is by John Pohlamus, a New York City silversmith who provided Tiffany & Co. with much of its flatware in the mid-19th Century. Marked "PATENT 1847" incuse, "H" incuse probably for Henry Hebbard with whom he worked from 1852-58,although it may be a journeyman's mark, and "TIFFANY & Co." incuse for the retailer Tiffany of NYC...

5 coin silver teaspoons in the "Leaf" pattern. Probably NYC. Mid 19th Century. Marked "C. G. Barnes" incuse on the reverse. Unknown retailer and location. Engraved "KAB" in cursive script on the front. Bowls - 2 excellent, 2 good, 1 fair due to denting.

6 Sterling Dinner Forks, American, in the Tipped/Tipt pattern. Reverse of the end of the handle is slightly concave. C. 1870-1900. Marked with only "925" "STERLING" "1000" on the reverse. Engraved "M.B.M." on the front of the handle in script. Tines slightly worn. One handle slightly out of exact shape, barely noticeable.

Plain Tipped/Tipt pattern, unmarked coin silver dessert fork, 7" long, marked "COIN" incuse on the reverse and engraved "C" in Gothic on the front of the handle. Tines are perfect.

Four coin silver dinner forks, 7 $ 5/8 inches long, in a spatulate pattern generally known as Antique or French Antique. Tines have minimal wear for the period. Engraved with a Gothic "D" on the front of the handle end. Marked "A. SKINNER" & "PURE COIN" incuse on the middle oif the handle on the reverse. Location of A. Skinner unknown. Circa 1850-70.