This is a nice set of 6, 6" teaspoons. The condition is good with minimal denting, no bowl wear or bends. They are marked "H.R. Smith & Co" and "Coin". I am unable to find Mr. Smiths location. Ca 1860/65.
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 5 7/8" sugar has some repair in the bowl. See picture with arrow showing area. The repair is well done with silver solder. Other it is in nice condition. It is marked "Dexter & Haskins". I have not located them, but because of the form, I believe them to be made in New England. Ca 1845/55. The mark is worn but readable but pictures did not turn out.
An excellent set of 6 5 7/8" teaspoons, there is no bowl wear or dents. They are marked "J. C. Hanna N.C". Hold on, isn't that for North Carolina? No, it's for New Castle, Pa. Ca 1845/55.
This is an unusual beaker. I would call it a Julep Cup except for it's size, which is 2 3/4" tall and 2 3/4" in diameter, perfect for sipping a single malt scotch. It's in excellent condition with 2 monograms and the date 1839. There is no indication of a handle removal or being cut down, the monogram is between the top & bottom. "New York Silversmiths" has DeReimer in Auburn, NY Ca 1831 and moving to Alton, IL later. Possibly this was sold when he was in Ill ...click for details
These silverplate forks 6 7/8" and in excellent condition. They are silver on a white metal and therefore there is no show through. The pattern looks like a coin pattern and these would go very well with other coin silver. They are marked MB & Co. I have not found this maker. Ca 1850-65.
This unusual teaspoon is almost 6" and in excellent condition. It is substantial and has no bowl wear or bowl dents. It has no shoulders and the remnants of a long drop. The bowl is long and slender and the handle is somewhat different in form. It is marked "S.Coleman" for Samuel Coleman of Trenton, New Jersey. (Belden pg 118). Ca 1800/1810. A very nice spoon.
This little tea or coffee spoon is 5 1/2" and in nice condition. It has no bowl wear and minimal denting in the bowl. It has no shoulders and a long drop. It is marked "Lewis & Smith", "A" page 271 in Belden. Lewis & Smith were in Philadelphia 1805-1811.
This serving spoon is 8 3/4" and in good condition. Bowl denting is minimal and tip wear slight. It is marked "Farrington & Honeywell" and "Boston". A nice usable spoon. Ca 1835/40.
I don't get much Ohio coin silver, so maybe someone out there would like a reasonable piece. It's 5 3/4" and in pretty good condition. There are dents in the bowl but no repairs or bends. It is marked "Lafee" for D.A. Lafee, Dayton, Ohio. Ca 1850.
