Both pieces of this set have exquisitely engraved blades. The knife is 12" and the knife 8 5/8". The condition is excellent with the exception of a repair about at the midpoint of the blade of the knife (see blue arrow, the fork is perfect. The top of the leather covered case is separated from the bottom. Each is marked "H & S" for Hotchkiss and Schreuder of Syracuse, NY, Ca 1850.
This is a nicely engraved berry spoon. The condition is excellent except for a wrinkle as shown by the arrow. It's not fragile, just bent. It's 8 7/8" with engraving in the bowl. It is marked "Gordon" incuse and has another partial mark "sterling" which may have been added later. Ca 1850/60.
This is what we look for, seldom finding. This 9 1/8" spoon is in excellent condition with no bowl wear or denting. The urn on the bowl is strong. It is marked "C Wiltberger" and this looks like it may have been struck twice, but it can be made out. Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, Ca 1790/95.
This is a sturdy salt spoon (3 1/2") in one of the "bead" patterns. It's in nice condition with no dents or bends. It is marked "C.A. Burr & Co" of Rochester, NY Ca 1855.
This pastry server is large at 10 3/4". The condition is immaculate. The engine turning sparkles. The pattern is "Olive" but has added engraving within the pattern. The inscription is "Minnie to SCB (?)". It is marked "Bailey & Co." with additional trademarks. (See 2nd picture). Philadelphia, CA 1850/55.
This is a nice set of 6, 6" teaspoons. The condition is good with minimal denting, no bowl wear or bends. They are marked "H.R. Smith & Co" and "Coin". I am unable to find Mr. Smiths location. Ca 1860/65.
This butter knife is 7 3/4", heavy, and in nice condition. The tip has been bent but straightened. There are no dents or repairs. The pattern is crisp. It is marked "C.A.W. Crosby" and "Pure Coin". I am unable to find a location but he is probably from New England. Ca 1855/60.
This 5 7/8" sugar has some repair in the bowl. See picture with arrow showing area. The repair is well done with silver solder. Other it is in nice condition. It is marked "Dexter & Haskins". I have not located them, but because of the form, I believe them to be made in New England. Ca 1845/55. The mark is worn but readable but pictures did not turn out.
An excellent set of 6 5 7/8" teaspoons, there is no bowl wear or dents. They are marked "J. C. Hanna N.C". Hold on, isn't that for North Carolina? No, it's for New Castle, Pa. Ca 1845/55.
This unusual teaspoon is almost 6" and in excellent condition. It is substantial and has no bowl wear or bowl dents. It has no shoulders and the remnants of a long drop. The bowl is long and slender and the handle is somewhat different in form. It is marked "S.Coleman" for Samuel Coleman of Trenton, New Jersey. (Belden pg 118). Ca 1800/1810. A very nice spoon.
