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 salt spoon is 3 1/8" and in nice condition. I think it is late 18th century and possibly an apprentice made piece. The decoration at the end of the handle is a die used to put decoration on the back of a spoon. There is no mark.

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.

This 5" mustard ladle is in nice condition with no dents or repairs. It is marked "H.A. Coe" and an Eagle. See "Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver" By John McGrew bottom of page 90 for the eagle. Ca 1840.

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 pastry server is large at 10 3/4". The condition is immaculate. The engine turning sparkles. The pattern is "Olive" but has added engraving within the pattern. The inscription is "Minnie to SCB (?)". It is marked "Bailey & Co." with additional trademarks. (See 2nd picture). Philadelphia, CA 1850/55.

Now these are cool. They are tiny at 5 5/8". I don't have a clue what they are. Everyone wants to call them pastry forks, and they may be, but I think they are pickle forks missing the knife. Whatever they are, I have never seen tines quite like these. They are in great condition with no dents or bends. They are marked "J Holister" and "Pure Coin" for Julius Holister of Hartford Ct. Ca 1855/65.

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 is a sturdy salt spoon (3 1/2") in one of the "bead" patterns. It's in nice condition with no dents or bends. It is marked "C.A. Burr & Co" of Rochester, NY Ca 1855.

This coin silver salt spoon is 3 3/4 and in good condition. There are no dents or repairs. On the front is "HCAS Premium" presumably the Hartford Ct. Agricultural Society. It is marked "H&A Goodwin". Hartford, CT Ca 1840.

This large (8 3/4") serving spoon is in good condition. There are a few tiny dents in the bowl but no bends or repairs. It is marked "Bigelow & Brothers", Boston, 1840/50.

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.