I put this 6 3/8" sauce ladle in the early 19th century catagory because coffin ends were usually made then. However, I believe this piece was made in the 1840's, probably custom made, to go with some already existing coffin end spoons. It is marked "P. Dickinson" in a serrated rectangle. See "Belden" page 135 "other marks known". The condition is excellent, no dents or breaks. Ca 1845.

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 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 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.

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.

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 butter knife is 7 1/2" and in nice condition.The pattern is crisp and no one has used it as a screwdriver. It is marked "CCS" for Charles C. Shaver, Utica, NY. Ca 1850/55,

A coin silver pattern, looks like coin, but it's marked "925", sterling every time. This large master butter is 7 1/4" and in nice condition. There are no repairs or bends. It is marked "Haddock, Lincoln & Foss" and "925". Probably made in the 1860's.

This butter knife is 6 5/8" and in nice condition. The pattern is crisp and no bends or dents. The monogram is "Ella" or "Ellen". It is marked H&S for Hotchkiss & Schreuder of Syracuse, NY. Ca 1855/60

This is a nice pair of 7 5/8" butter knives. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends or repairs. They are marked "N.Harding & Co". Boston Ca 1845/50.

No you are not seeing double. These are, in fact, very close to a pair, same size, mark, handle, engine turning, beading and base. But the engraving is different. They are 4" tall, oval 2" by 2 1/2". The condition is excellent with crisp enginr turning and engraving. One has a small dent. They are marked with Tifft & Whitings 3 symbol mark and "Pure Silver Coin". Ca 1855/60.

These dessert forks are 6 5/8" and the pattern is "Fiddlethread". There is small amount of tine wear and 2 have tines that have been bent, but they are intact and not cracked. These have no monogram on the front and a small one on the back. They are marked "O. Reed" for Osman Reed of Philadelphia. Ca 1845.