These coin dinner forks are 7 5/8" and in nice condition. There is one worn tine (out of 28). There are no bends or repairs. They are marked "Carson", incuse, a retailer, whom I have not identified. Probably NY,NY ca 1850.
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 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.
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 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 is a very nice example of an early 19th century serving spoon. It is 9 1/8" and in nice condition. It has no dents or breaks or bowl wear. It is marked "Sibly". See Belden page 381. New Haven, Connecticut, ca 1800/1807.
This coin silver fiddlethread serving spoon is 8 1/4" and in excellent condition. It weighs 3.2 Tr Oz and has no dents or wear. It is marked "D&K" and has manufacturers marks. Both are unidentified but probably from NY. See John Mcgrew's "Manufacturers Marks on American Coin Silver" page 20 for marks. Ca 1865/70.
These typical form teaspoons are 5 7/8" and in nice condition. There are no creases or repairs and you have to look very closely to see a few tiny bowl dents. The are marked "Pure Coin" and "Durgin & Burtt". St. Louis, ca 1855.
These 5 7/8" teaspoons are in good condition. There are a few small bowl dents but no repairs. One is slightly smaller than the other but both are engraved L or T Eastman. They are marked "W Moulton" for William Moulton IV. Newburyport, Ca 1805/10.
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.
