These 7 5/8" dinner forks are in pristine condition. The tines are long and complete. There are no bends or breaks. The pattern is crisp. The pattern is "Tuscan". These are retailed by Bailey & Co in Philadelphia, and so marked including their makers marks. Ca 1850/55.
These teaspoons are 5 3/4" and in good condition. There are a few minor bowl dents but they are otherwise sound. The pattern is Duhme's #1. The monogram is "Nelson". Cincinnati, Ohio Ca 1865/70.
These coin silver teaspoons are 5 7/8" and in nice condition. There are a few minor dents. They are marked "Duhme & Co". Cincinnati, Ohio. These have the same monogram as the following serving spoons. (RN or RM)
These coin silver serving spoons are 8" and in nice condition. They have no repairs or dents. I think the pattern is Duhme's #1. They are marked "Duhme & Co". Cincinnati, Ohio, Ca 1865/70.
There are 12 forks and 10 teaspoons. These teaspoons and dessert forks are 6" and 7" respectively. All are in excellent condition with no dents or dings. The pattern is crisp. They are marked "W M & J.B. Mayo" and "W&H". The Mayo's were in business as a partnership 1867/68. W&H is Wood & Hughes of NY who made the set. Chicago, Ca 1867/68.
This Southern coin silver cup is 3 3/8" tall (not including the handle) and 2 5/8" in diameter. The handle seems to have never been off (thats a miracle!). There are a few minor dents around the lower part of the body. The decoration is crisp. It is marked "Gregg Hayden & Co" and "C&B". Gregg Hayden & Co were in Charleston and I am unable to locate C&B. It is monogramed ESB and is said to be from the Sumpter Bradley Estate. Charleston Ca 1845/ ...click for details
These coin ice tongs are 8" and immaculate. There are no bends or breaks. They are substantial weighing 3.2 Tr Oz. They are unusual because of the lack of available ice. These are a beaded pattern. They are sold by Ball Black & Co. Ca 1865.
These coin silver dinner forks are huge. They are a full 8" long and over 1" wide above the tines. They are in excellent condition wit a couple having slight tine wear. The pattern is fiddlethread and these are from the same set as the 8 dessert forks that follow. They are marked "O. Reed" for Osman Reed of Philadelphia. Ca 1845.
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.
This coin silver sugar shell is 6 1/2" and in excellent condition. It is monogramed "Date" (so it makes a nice gift even if you guys don't remember names well) or "Dale". It has an interesting makers mark shown on page 59 of John McGrew's book attributing it to an unknown Cleveland manufacturer. I am assuming ER Wait was a Cleveland retailer. Ca 1845/50.
