This pair of salt spoons are 4 3/8" and have interesting bowl shapes. One has some salt damage in the form of tough black spots that I think can be polished out. The other has a bend that does not compromise the strength of the spoon. They are marked "J & W.L. Ward" for Jehu & Willard Ward of Philadelphia . Ca 1850.
This is a very nice example of an early 19th century serving spoon. It is 9 1/8" and in nice condition. It has no dents or breaks or bowl wear. It is marked "Sibly". See Belden page 381. New Haven, Connecticut, ca 1800/1807.
These typical form teaspoons are 5 7/8" and in nice condition. There are no creases or repairs and you have to look very closely to see a few tiny bowl dents. The are marked "Pure Coin" and "Durgin & Burtt". St. Louis, ca 1855.
These 5 7/8" teaspoons are in good condition. There are a few small bowl dents but no repairs. One is slightly smaller than the other but both are engraved L or T Eastman. They are marked "W Moulton" for William Moulton IV. Newburyport, Ca 1805/10.
This partial set consists of 3 serving spoons, 3 dessert spoons, and 6 teaspoons. This is a very pretty pattern,(similar to Josephine) probably made by Wood & Hughes for Thomas Goldsmith. The condition is excellent with no dents or bends. New York, ca 1850/60.
This mustard ladle is 5 3/4" and in nice condition. It has a bold curve to the back with a period monogram. It is marked "G.W. & H." and with trademarks. Gale Wood & Hughes worked in New York. Ca 1835/40.
These heavy (1.87 Tr Oz ea) are 7 3/4" and in nice condition. There is some tine wear but no bends or dents. The pattern is crisp. I have not seen it before. It is marked "Kinsey" for E. & D. Kinsey of Cincinnati. Ca 1855/60.
This little master salt is 3 3/8" and in excellent condition. There are no bends dents or repairs. The mark is worn but I think it is "A.Mathey" possibly for Aime Mathey of New York city. I'm not sure whether Aime is a mans or ladies name. It would be nice if this were a Woman Silversmith. Ca 1835.
This "shovel" form is somewhat unusual for a salt spoon. It's 3 7/8" and in good condition. There is a small rough spot on one side of the bowl. I believe it is marked "Burbank & Brother". This is probably A.F. Burbank of Worcester, Ma. Ca 1855.
This little coin silver teaspoon is 5 5/8", The pattern is "Basket of Flowers". The condition is good except for a handle bend, but it is not cracked. The bowl is free of dents and not worn. The mark is a bust, G, lion and a D. This mark is attributed to Hall, Hewson & Brower of Albany, NY. See McGrew page 33. Ca 1835.
