This is a partial set of coin silver flatware in the Fiddlethread pattern. There are 6 7" dessert forks and 5 6" teaspoons. Overall the condition is good with only a small amount of tine wear. They are certainly usable. They are marked "Forsyth" for Orlando C. Forsyth of New York city. Ca 1835/45.
"Almost Perfect" describes these 7 1/2" coin silver dinner forks. There are no dents or bends and the tines are like new. The pattern is crisp. These are made by Gorham in their "Beaded" pattern. They are only marked with the patent date (1861) and "Coin". Ca 1861, these are about as good as a 150 year old fork can be.
These 7" dessert forks are in nice condition. The pattern is crisp and there are no bends or repairs. There is slight tine wear but this is not excessive. They are marked "H&S" for Hotchkiss and Schreuder of Syracuse, NY. Ca 1860.
This serving spoon is 8 1/2" and in nice condition. There are no bends or bowl wear, and only a small dent. It is marked "Seymour & Hollister" a partnership in Hartford, Connecticut from 1843/1850.
This large serving spoon is 9 1/4" and in nice condition. There is no bowl wear or repairs and only a few pin prick dents.
It is marked Curtiss & Stiles of Woodbury, Connecticut, Ca 1840.
This wonderful little spoon is 5 5/8"and in beautiful condition. It has no dents , bends or repairs, It is marked "Shoemaker" for Joseph Shoemaker of Philadelphia, Ca 1805.
This group of 4 are around 8 3/4", and all are in good condition. One has minor denting in the bowl. All are clearly marked (see pictures). Ca 1840/65.
These coin dinner forks are 7 5/8" and in nice condition. There is one worn tine (out of 28). There are no bends or repairs. They are marked "Carson", incuse, a retailer, whom I have not identified. Probably NY,NY ca 1850.
This is a nice dinner fork at 7 7/8". The condition is good with a small amount of tine wear and no other problems. The pattern looks like "Josephine" but is probably "Leaf" by John Polhamous. The retailer was "S.Y. & Co." whom I have not identified. NY,NY Ca 1850.
This berry spoon is 8". It is in fair condition with minor denting and 2 small tears which don't appreciably affect the usage of the spoon (see picture 3). It is marked "N. Harding & Co." and "Pure Coin". This is Newell Harding of Boston, Ca 1850/55.
