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Original Alvin Orange Blossom Cream or Sauce Ladle
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Pre 1910 stock# 963a
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401 437-6555
$ 120
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This 5 1/2" long, heavy, solid sterling silver cream or sauce ladle is an authentic, old example of Alvin's Orange Blossom. This pattern has established itself as one of the most sought after early 20th century art nouveau florals. Its popular is with cause. The portraiture is true to nature, with finely executed die and finish work. The design is set in high relief, and conveys on both sides of the arched handle. The bowl is scalloped and has a flanged rim. The condition is excel ...click for details
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Wm. Gale 1852 Repousse Coin Silver Footed Master Salt
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Pre 1900 stock# 962a
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401 437-6555
$ 65 HOLD
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While not extraordinary, this 2 5/8" diameter, 1 5/8" tall, footed, coin silver master salt is a fine example of quality, mid 19th century domestic tableware. It was made by New York's well regarded firm of William Gale and son, and has the date 1852 incorporated on the mark on the underside. It has a circular, repoussed body, with an applied rim and fully intact, gold wash interior. There is an Old English "S.S.R." monogram on the sidewall. It stands on three hollow, ...click for details
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Figural Gorham Paris Sterling Long Salad Serving Fork
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Pre 1910 stock# 961a
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401 437-6555
$ 265
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Gorham's (Old) Paris is an expressive figural design evocative of Versailles, but less self-conscious. It is multi motif, incorporating putti and other classically inspired figures. In this instance, that includes a seated female figure playing a lute. The piece is a 10 1/2" long, heavy, 4.3 T. oz., solid stering silver, salad serving fork. It has a feathered "JBL" monogram and a gold washed tine area. The condition of this is remarkable in terms of the clarity of the str ...click for details
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A. & W. Wood Clematis Coin Silver Preserve Shell
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Pre 1900 stock# 960a
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401 437-6555
$ 50
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A. & W. Wood's Clematis was a well received mid 19th century pattern. It is double die struck, meaning the design is executed on both sides of the handle. This example is a 7" long preserve or jelly spoon, with a shell bowl. It has a cursive "G" monogram on the front. The condition is outstanding. It is a very fine representation of this pattern, in a good form, without wear, and having a lustrous finish. It is unmarked, either as to maker or retailer.
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Albert Coles (NY) 1854 Coin Silver Pickle Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 959a
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401 437-6555
$ 45
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This 6 7/8" long, coin silver pickle knife was made by New York's Albert Coles, mid 19th century. Indeed, it is engraved in cursive on the blade, "A.M.P. 1854," so its dating is precise. Typical of the form, it has a hollow, filled handle, with a solid silver blade. The design is an acanthus leaf and bead variant, very much of a period in look. This is in very good condition. The blade is free of dents or burrs. The handle likewise is without damage. The fit with the b ...click for details
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A.C. Benedict (NY) Dew Drop Coin Silver Master Salt
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Pre 1900 stock# 958a
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401 437-6555
$ 26
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Dew Drop was an early coin silver pattern that met with popularity in the marketplace. It is attributed to A&W Wood, although this item is stamped A.C. Benedict (New York, circa 1840), which firm may have been the retail outlet. It is a 3 7/8" long, coin silver master salt spoon. This is an extra fancy piece, and may have been made for the carriage trade. Three features set it apart. One is the shell bowl, second is the overall gold wash on the front side, and the third is the elab ...click for details
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Gorham Sovereign (Hispana) Sterling Pastry Fork
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Pre 1970 stock# 957a
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401 437-6555
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This pattern is identified both as Sovereign and Hispana. In either case, it is testament to the fact that the extraordinary design impulses that undergirded Gorham's success remained with the company clear into the modern era. Dating from 1968, Sovereign's elegance and sense of refinement stands without apology alongside anything the company produced. This item is a full sized, 6 7/8" long, solid sterling pastry or salad fork. The line was heavy, and that is the case with this, whi ...click for details
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Gorham Sovereign (Hispana) Sterling Dinner Fork
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Pre 1970 stock# 956a
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401 437-6555
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This pattern is identified both as Sovereign and Hispana. In either case, it is testament to the fact that the extraordinary design impulses that undergirded Gorham's success remained with the company clear into the modern era. Dating from 1968, Sovereign's elegance and sense of refinement stands without apology alongside anything the company produced. This item is a full sized, 7 1/2" long solid sterling dinner fork. The line was heavy, and that is the case with this, which we ...click for details
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Wallace Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
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Pre 1920 stock# 955a
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401 437-6555
$ 45
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This sterling silver napkin ring is 1 3/4" in diameter, 1 1/4" high, and weighs .8 T. oz. It is marked on the interior with a deer head as used by Wallace, the word Sterling, and the number 978. It likely dates either side of 1900. Is has a plain walled body that is banded on either side by a crossed ribbon design. There is an Old English "T.L.H.S." monogram. The condition is very good. The piece retains its round shape and has a good finish. There are several several ...click for details
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Old Gorham Strasbourg Sterling Gumbo Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 954a
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401 437-6555
$ 36
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At 6 7/8" long, this is a gumbo spoon, the largest of the various round bowl soups (bouillon and cream soup being the lesser sizes). It is an old example of Gorham's Strasbourg, with up-turned end, and bearing the lion, anchor, G mark, as well as the words Sterling and Pat. 1897. Characteristic of its age, it is also weighs a substantial 1.3 T. oz. There is a flowing "DLF" monogram. The condition is excellent. The only signs of use are light surface scratches consistent w ...click for details
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