A 9" serving spoon, back tipt, no shoulders, oval drop. This spoon is in very good condition, no appreciable bowl denting and almost no bowl wear. It is marked "S Richard" and "S.W" for Samuel Richards and Samuel Williamson of Philadelphia. Ca 1797/1802.
I think these 7 to 8" ladles (several follow) with fairly large bowls are for gravy. They are larger, especially the bowls, than the traditional sauce ladle. Of, course either could be used for gravy or sauce (more semantics). Certainly no one wants to admit eating gravy nowdays. But there is great pressure to lable stuff. Enough said, you may use them as you see fit. This one is 7 3/8" long and in beautiful condition. The pattern is "Tuscan". It is Marked "Ball Th ...click for details
I measure ladles from the front of the bowl to the tip of the handle and this one is over 7". It's hard to determine because it has a pronounced curve in the handle, very graceful. It's in excellent condition. The engraved decoration is crisp and the bowl is good. It is marked N. Harding and "coin". Ca 1860/65.
I don't find these very often. They seem to be somewhat impractical and perishable. I wouldn't try them on a hickory nut. They are about 5" long and in excellent condition (no hard nuts. This is a nice pattern, name unknown to me. Marked Lincoln & Foss an two are marked "Sterling". I suppose the third one is also sterling. Ca 1850.
This is a pretty coin cup 3 1/4" tall, with a 2 5/8" diameter. The engraved decoration is crisp, the fancy monogram is pretty but undecipherable. The base is somewhat out of round and there are dents
including where the handle has been pushed in. It does not seem to have been reatached. It is marked "Coin" and "14", probably a Gorham cup. Ca 1865.
These are 5 1/2" long. They are bright cut, pointed end with no shoulders and a normal drop. The bowls have dents but negligable tip wear. They are marked "RW" in an oval cartouche probably Robert Wilson. New York ca 1803/1805.
A nicely engraved, 8 3/8" berry spoon. The bowl is an unusual form. The condition is excellent, no dents or tears. The engraving is crisp. It is marked "Coin" and "10". Ca 1860.
These little spoons are different sizes. One is 5 1/8", the other three are 5 3/8". Each has the same monogram and decoration. All are featheredged. The mark is INR For Joseph Richardson, Jr. and Nathaniel Richardson. The longer ones are marked twice, the shorter once. They are down tipped with a longish tapered drop. The egg-shaped bowls are not worn but have minor dents. Ca. 1785.
These are a pretty pattern, unknown to me, of course. It is crisp and the bowls are in good condition. It is marked J H Johnston & Co., 150 Bowery, NY. They are 5 7/8" long. Ca 1855/65.
