For sale are two small sterling rim glass dishes in the popular PRELUDE pattern by International, introduced in 1939. The dishes are 3 1/2 inches in diameter and are 1 1/4" tall. The glass bodies have frosted intaglio grape decoration in the bases. According to the catalog, these are individual ashtrays, but they are very attractive and could be used for just about anything. The dishes have never been monogrammed...

For sale is a wonderful set of four aesthetic hammered sterling coffee spoons by Joseph Seymour, Sons & Co. of Syracuse, NY. The spoons measure 4 11/16 inches long and together weigh 44 grams. The lightly gold-washed bowls are covered with highly unusual faceted hammer marks, and the handles have similar hammering with shaped cartouches. The spoons have not been monogrammed. The spoons are marked "STERLING" and "J.S.S. & Co." as shown.

Condition on the spoons is very good...

Up for bid is a scarce set of six coffin-end coin silver tablespoons by Ezekiel Burr of Providence, Rhode Island, circa 1805. The spoons measure about 8 3/4 inches long and together weigh 286 grams, or a bit over 9 troy ounces. The handles have chamfered edges and downturned pointed coffin ends. The spoons have an even patina and are monogrammed "JSB" in script capitals on the fronts of the handles...

For sale is a fine Asheville, North Carolina souvenir citrus spoon in the GEORGE III pattern by Frank Whiting, introduced in 1891. The spoon measures 5 1/4 inches long and weighs 15 grams. The bowl is nicely engraved with a view of the mountains in "Asheville / N.C.". The spoon is not monogrammed. The spoon is marked with the old Frank M. Whiting trademark, "STERLING" and "PAT.JUNE 9 '91", as shown.

Condition on the spoon is good. There is just the normal wear...

For sale is an unusual Atlantic City, New Jersey souvenir spoon by George W. Shiebler. The spoon measures 4 5/8 inches long and weighs 15 grams. The bowl has a light gold wash and a die-struck view of the Absecon lighthouse. The handle is shaped like waves, with "ATLANTIC CITY" in wavy letters on the handle front. The spoon is not monogrammed, but there is slight chance that one was removed from the back...

For sale is a gorgeous French 950 standard tea strainer or sifter spoon with bright cut decoration. The strainer is 8 1/4 inches long and weighs 50 grams. The lobed bowl is pierced and decorated with delicate engraving. Similar engraving adorns the front and back of the handle. The piece is marked with a French 1st standard Minerva mark and a maker's mark of "CALLOT BREVETES___"? in a diamond. It is very tiny and hard to make out completely...

For sale is a very nice late 19th century Austrian 750 silver gravy ladle by Alexander Sturm of Vienna. The ladle is 8 3/4 inches long and weighs a substantial 98 grams. The bowl is almost spherical, and the fiddle-style handle is turned down at the tip. The piece is not monogrammed, but a monogram may have been skillfully removed from the handle front at some point...

For sale is a fine pinch style asparagus serving tongs by Christofle. The tongs are 6 3/8inches long and the blades are 3 1/4 inches wide. The piece has a spring hinge secured with a screw...

Up for sale is a bright-cut coin silver teaspoon by Francis A. Bunnell(e) of Syracuse, New York. The spoon is 5 5/8 inches long and weighs 16 grams. The handle is decorated with bright-cut engraving on both sides as shown. The piece is monogrammed "E.B." on the handle front. The spoon bears the [F][A][B] trademark of Francis A. Bunnell(e).

Condition on the spoon is fairly good. The bowl is dented and a bit misshapen, and the handle has a slight bend. Regardless, a neat old teaspoon!

For sale is a very nice German modernist silverplate asparagus server by Auerhahn. The server measures 10 3/8 inches long and has very good weight. The broad, angled blade has ribs to hold the asparagus spears. The handle is pointed, with a high center rib. The piece is marked "AUERHAHN 100 W. GERMANY". The piece has not been monogrammed.

Condition on the server is very good. There is no wear-through, just some scratches and some stubborn tarnish. A nice piece!

For sale is an aesthetic period Gorham copper and bronze table lamp / lighter. The piece is 4 3/4 inches long, 3 inches wide and stands about 1 7/8" tall at the handle. The piece is very simple, with just a ribbed top for decoration. The wick cover and lid are connected with a chain as shown. The bronze handle is topped with a lion mask. The piece has not been monogrammed. The lamp is marked with the Gorham Anchor trademark, "GORHAM CO. / Y65" and an "O" date code for 1882.

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For sale is a fine Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor souvenir spoon by Gorham. The spoon measures 5 9/16" long and weighs 26 grams. The bowl depicts the "BIRTHPLACE / WILLISTON CHURCH / FEB 2nd 1881 / PORTLAND, ME.". The handle is topped with a "CE" logo and has "YPSCE" down the stem. The spoon is marked "PAT. 1892" over the Gorham trademark and "STERLING", as shown. The spoon has not been monogrammed. The society had a major convention in New York City in 1892; these may have be...