Flares at top with applied reinforcing ring under top edge. Applied base with applied reinforcing ring on bottom rim.Height 10". Top diameter 4-1/2"; base diameter 4". Weight 13 troy ounces. The monogram on the base is a stylized SB over O. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Demitasse size. One says WASHINGTON on the shank and has the U.S. capitol in the bowl; the other is of the Parthenon in Athens and is 800 silver. No monograms. The first is sterling. Overall and mark condition are excellent. Note: the third spoon in the photo, Providence, RI, has been sold.

Wired for teapot spout. Fine serrated rim. Diameter 1-3/4". Weight 12 dwt. No monogram. Overall condition is excellent (sterling wire handle and bowl rim need slight regulating). Mark condition is good.

Dumbbell shape, ends fluted. Length 4-3/8". Weight 14 dwt. By Webster Co. of Attleboro, MA. No monogram. Overall condition is excellent except for a minor dent in one end. Mark condition is excellent.

Repousse rolled edge, elaborate handle. By Shreve of San Francisco. Outside diameter 3-7/8"; inside 2-1/2". Maximum horizontal dimension 5-5/8". Height 1-3/8". Weight of pair 5 troy ounces. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Ornate, 12 shells around the rim (alternating large and small shells), on 3 hoofed feet. Diameter 9". Weight 13-1/4 troy ounces. In the center of the salver is the crest of a hand pointing upward and the motto in a banner is NE PEREAS NEC SPERNAS. Crest of Lamont, Lamond family. Overall and mark condition are excellent. Long American provenance.

Each piece dispenses salt at one end and pepper at the other. On four ball feet. "SALT" and "PEPPER" engraved at the ends on the top of each piece. Lids removable to add salt and pepper. Length 1-7/8". Width 7/8". Height 1-1/2". Weight of the pair is 2 troy ounces. Both pieces are marked incuse STERLING MHJ. Mark and overall condition are excellent (small dents in some of the ball feet).

I need help with this one. (1)What is the purpose of this form? (I have guessed ring stand). (2) Who is the maker? It is marked METROPOLI/925/STERLING. Oval tray with vertical twist stem - small knob at top. Length 5-58". Width 3-5/8". Weight 3 troy ounces. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent (a few salt spots on the tray).

End of handle attached to base of handle where it curves back on itself. This is the early B09 Blanchard mark. Length 4". Weight 14 dwt. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Marked 925 1000, each in an oval; or perhaps 925 000 with the 000 in an oval with vertical left end (have seen this mark several times before but do not know whose it is). Pointed, downturned handle with floral engraving at the end. Probably has a gold wash on bowl. No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Shaped and pierced blade, upturned handle, hammered finish. Length 7-9/16". Weight 1.1 troy ounces. Old English one-letter monogram on the top of the handle (can't read it). Overall and mark condition are excellent.

Circa 1860's. (See Soeffing, p. 58). Length 6". No monogram. Overall and mark condition are excellent.