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.

These 7" dessert forks are in very nice condition. The pattern is crisp and the tines have no wear. This is a pretty pattern, I believed to be made by James Watts and retailed by Benjamin C. Hopper both of Philadelphia. Ca 1855.

These 7 1/2" tea knives are in fair condition. The silver blades are excellent and there are no repairs or cracks. The handles have many small dents. The reason for this is that the interior of the handle is a resin which shrinks over 150 years leaving a space between the silver & the resin. Each time they are dropped in a drawer, they dent. However, these are so hard to find we overlook some flaws. These were made by Albert Coles and retailed by E. Jaccard of St. Louis. Ca 1855.

This lovely set of dinner forks are almost 7 5/8" and in excellent condition. There are no bends or breaks and the tines have almost no wear. The pattern is crisp. I think this pattern was made by Wood & Hughes and are marked "I. Stein" incuse who I am sure was the retailer, although I can't find reference to him. New York, ca 1850/55.

This is a nice set of 7 3/8" coin dinner forks. The condition is excellent with almost no tine wear and no bends or repairs. I don't know the pattern name but it is a New England pattern very similar to another pattern from Philadelphia. (See item 8017). They are marked "Smith & Chamberlain" and "Pure Coin", from Salem, Ma. Ca 1855.

These 7 5/8" dinner forks are in nice condition. The pattern is crisp and there is no repair. There is some tine wear. This is a pretty pattern I believe to have been made by Wood & Hughes. Marked T. Goldsmith of Albany, NY. Ca 1850.

This is a nice set of 4 7" dinner forks in excellent condition. The tines are not overly worn and there are no bends or repairs. The pattern is "Tuscan". They are marked "G. Harbottle" and "Auburn" for Auburn, NY. Ca 1850/55.

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.

When photographing these these 6 7/8" dessert forks, I noticed one was not by Stebbins, but by Bigelow, Brothers and was sterling. I leave them together because they go well together and have the same monogram on the back. The condition is excellent with only slight tine wear and no other problems. Ca 1855/65.

This gravy ladle is 7 1/2" and in excellent condition with no dents or repairs. The pattern is "oval" or "French" thread. It is marked "W.S. Wood" and "367 B'Way". Additionally, it has a manufacturers mark of a H, star and anchor as shown in "Manufacturers Marks on American Coin Silver" by John R McGrew on page 35 (top) and attributed to Henry Hebbard. Ca 1855.

This baby cup is 3 1/2" tall with a diameter of 2 3/4". It is in excellent condition with a few small dents and no repairs. On the inside the handle at the top has been slightly pushed in. It retains it's original gold wash in the inside. It is engraved "Mary Crittenden Dana 1861" and is marked with the Gorham mark, "56" and "coin".

This is a nice pair of 3 1/2" master salt spoons. They are in good condition with no dents or repairs. They are marked "Bigelow. Bros & Kennard", "Boston" and "900". This is the first time I've seen "900" from Boston. Wood & Hughes in NY used this purity mark occasionally. Ca 1850.