$24.00
It is stamped on the backside with the word "Gorham" over "H 824," and "Sterling."
The solid handle is tubular with a cross-hatched or knurled upper portion surmounted by a "dome and ball" detail.
The tines are relatively thick, with the outer two splayed, as is characteristic of lemon forks.
Never monogrammed...
$85.00
A multi-motif design, this piece features the profile of a left-facing female, possibly Hera, who was the queen of the gods.
The backside is plain save for the marks which are Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Pat. 1864" and "Sterling," along with the name "Robby Lew." engraved in script lettering on the end.
In excellent condition, the f...
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Also marked "Pure-Coin," this doubtlessly has Boston origins, likely made by Farrington and Hunnewell, based on the design.
It has an Old English, i.e. downturned, rounded end, Reverse Tipt handle.
The 4 1/2" long by 2 3/4" at the widest, blade is unusually shaped, with a double scalloped edge, a raise...
Heavy items, the fork weighs nearly 3.6 T. oz., and the spoon close to 3.4 T. oz., for just under 7.0 T. oz. combined.
The pattern is Gorham's Coligni. These are early, original issue, items marked with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G," "Sterling," and "Copyrighted '89" on the backsides.
This Antoine Heller design stands alongside other enduring Gorham patterns originated b...
Generally quite lengthy (there are three others offered on Old Friends between 10" and 12" long), this piece measures 7" and weighs approximately .6 T. oz. Its size actually sets it apart.
It is fully hallmarked for London, 1805-6, sterling silver, and maker Thomas Wallis.
The shank is...
$38.00
Made by Whiting, whose "standing lion with W" and "Sterling," are stamped on the backside, this measures 5 7/8" long and weighs just under 1.0 T. oz.
The front of the handle incorporates the name of the event, along with "1893," as well as "Chicago" arrayed over a "star" and a staunch looking "phoenix head" (so identifie...
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It is a mid 19th century, coin silver, piece in a French Thread aka Fiddle Thread pattern.
The 2 1/4" bowl is shell form with a scalloped and notched edge and high, rounded, shoulders at the join with the handle.
Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition, absent polishing wear, free of dents, bends, or tears in the bowl, and with a pleasing patina. There are light surface scratches consistent wit...
$235.00
Overall, the pattern is rococo in style, featuring a series of scrolls and leafy elements arrayed in an asymmetrical manner.
This example, a 10" long, heavy at 3.9 T. oz., solid silver ice cream knife is one of the largest and most commanding serving...
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This 8" long, approximately 1.6 T. oz., coin silver place spoon (tablespoon in today's usage) is an early example, stamped with Coles' three part emblem and the name of Rochester, New York retailer "[Elias S. and Jacob] Ettenheimer."
It is also engraved in...
$46.00
It is a cream or sauce ladle in Whiting's Heraldic, which apropos of the pattern name, is dominated by the image of a medieval helmet set at the top of the handle. The remainder of the design incorporates a dense array of high relief, scrolling acanthus leaves.
The bowl on this is the fancier of two that Whiting used for this line. It has a scalloped rim and raised, leafy ...
$345.00
Hallmarked for London, 1875-76, sterling, with a Queen's duty head, and "HH" for maker Henry Holland (later Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater), it carries considerable provenance. Holland and the subsequent firm were recognized as one of the most significant English silver manufacturers of their time.
This is artful in multiple ways.
First to be noted is the overall p...
These seven, 4" long, 2.35 T. oz. the group, coffee or demitasse spoons are early pieces marked with the company's "eagle, R, lion" (later items are stamped "Reed & Barton") along with "Sterling."
Cast rather than die struck, they are highly textured, possess intricate detail, and show a soft gray finish on the silver. Th...
Made by Frank Whiting, this set of forks is marked with the company's "W in a circle" emblem, "Sterling," and the number "2" on the backsides.
Measuring 5 3/4" long each and weighing 4.0 T. oz. the group, they are oyster, shrimp, or seafood cocktail forks.
Each piece has three tines, one of which is hooked, all joined to cupped heels with subtly notched should...
They are of archival interest for both the maker and the retailer.
Stamped with Whiting's "winged lion and W" emblem and "Coin," they are very early examples of a major 19th century silver manufacturer's modest origins.
Well-crafted and precisely-formed items with bri...
$38.00
It has a three lobed body, the top and bottom ones of which are embossed in an Ivy and Vine pattern.
Again, this naturalistic portraiture is pastoral, almost naive, in its theme and could suggest the innocence of a child.
The interior is finished in a bright gold ...
$125.00
Solid silver, it weighs just over 1.0 T. oz. and is marked on the inside lip of the top half, "Sterling" and with the three part emblem of the "Howard Sterling Company," Providence, Rhode Island, used 1891-1901.
The interior of both the top and bottom are stamped "24."
It has a pierced dotted pattern top and bottom halves that forms an eight-pointed star.
In addition, t...
Round and matching, each one measures 2 1/4" in diameter and 1 1/4" tall. They are moderately heavy, weighing 2.5 T. oz. combined.
Each one has a body that is repoussed all over in a leaf and flower pattern, with a reserve area that has never been monogrammed. There is an applied plain top rim. On...
$42.00
An older piece, it is marked with R&B's "eagle, R, lion" emblem and the word "Sterling."
Measuring 5 3/8" long and weighing .6 T. oz., the pattern is an Orange or Orange Blossom, interpreted in something of an Art Nouveau manner.
Strongly naturalistic and intricately detailed, the fruit is round and full...