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All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1441861 (stock #4532f)
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An elegant Rococo pattern dating from 1885, Wood & Hughes' "Louvre" shows to advantage at the large scale of this pair of 5 3/4" long, 1.4 T. oz., tongs.

A multi-motif design that incorporates scrolling, rosettes, and acanthus leaf detailing, the pattern is markedly elaborated.

This particular pair have added engraving on the upper portions of the arms. The leaf form grips are highly articulated and finished in a satin gold wash.

The arch has a folded crimp, which serves to add strength...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1446620 (stock #4610f)
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Patented in 1881, as stamped on the handle backside, along with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem and "Sterling," this piece is a 6 1/2" long, 1.3 T. oz., sugar sifter.

The pattern is "Domestic," which employs a variety of design elements, the primary one of which is an intricate and finely rendered array of ivy leaves and vines, accented by a rosette midway on the handle and an anthemion at the tip.

This has a strikingly attractive bowl with fluted walls and a pierced interior. It is fini...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1450036 (stock #4669f)
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Weighty at 2.8 T. oz., and lengthy at 8", this cheese scoop is a fully original, i.e. not "made up" or "custom" as some items in this form are, example in Gorham's Newcastle.

Introduced in 1895, the pattern has beaded margins, with progressively larger beads toward the tipt end of the handle.

The scoop itself has a low cut, cupped, heel, with a rounded end with high, beveled, walls.

Never monogrammed, this is without wear or damage and has a bright finish. The only signs of use a...

All Items : Silver : Coin Silver : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1461044 (stock #4903f)
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$95.00
Price for the set.
An original knife, fork and spoon youth grouping, each of these pieces is stamped "C.A.W. Crosby" for the Boston jeweler, 1855 onward, and "Pure-Coin," which is a characteristic New England term indicating the silver content.

A double die struck (meaning the design appears on both sides) Olive pattern popular in the mid 19th century, each handle is inscribed in script lettering set sideways, "C.J.A. to C.A.P."

The blunt end, solid, knife measures 7 3/8" long and weighs 1.1 T. oz.; t...

All Items : Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces : Pre 1900 item #1465244 (stock #5016f)
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Introduced in 1861, and initially made to a coin silver standard then continued in production beyond the conversion to sterling in 1868, Gorham's Grecian features a solid tubular stem capped with an elaborated anthemion or palmette.

This 7 1/2" long, 1.9 T. oz., gravy ladle is an early piece, marked "Coin," along with "Patent 1861."

The handle backside is engraved with an "H.A.B" monogram in Old English lettering.

The bowl is large, 2 3/4" by 2 1/4" by 1" deep, helmet-shaped, has ...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1465367 (stock #5018f)
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A late 19th century pattern, Dominick & Haff's Pointed Antique was issued in a number of variations, with the one on this 7 1/8" long, heavy at 2.1 T. oz., sugar sifter being No. 2.

A strikingly clean design, D&H's interpretation of this classic design has a slightly downturned handle with chamfered edges and a midrib backside. No. 2 adds a diamond cut border to the front, which is a motif common to English Georgian period silver.

The handle front is also...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1800 item #1467242 (stock #5062f)
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$95.00
Price per piece, three available.
An oval soup or dessert spoon in American usage, this English place piece measures 6 5/8" long and weighs 1.1 T. oz.

It is fully hallmarked for London, 1796-97, sterling silver, and makers Peter and Ann Bateman, who were members of the renowned Bateman dynasty.

It has a rounded end with tipt back, Old English, handle, narrow shank and thumb drop on the bowl reverse.

The bowl is well-shaped, evenly formed, and comes to a gentle point.

The handle front is engraved with what is p...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1468525 (stock #5091f)
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Shiebler's late 19th century Flora series was largely offered in teaspoons, but also less commonly issued in other forms, such as this pair of 4 5/8" long, .9 T. oz., sugar tongs.

The pattern is Forget-Me-Not, which is set in high relief and clear detail on each arm.

The arch is crimped for strength, while the grips are highly articulated, hairy talon style.

In superb condition and never monogrammed, these are without wear or damage and show a bright, even, finish.

Mark...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1468778 (stock #5096f)
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Measuring 7 1/2" long and weighing approximately 1.3 T. oz., this item is a preserve or jelly spoon.

The pattern is Whiting's Arabesque, which is rooted in Moorish design and was produced during the Renaissance Revival period of the 1870s. The primary feature is a standing griffin with widespread wings surrounded by traditional arabesque detailing.

There is a disk-shaped reserve area on the handle front, which in this instance has never been monogrammed.

The bowl is plum shaped, ...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1469397 (stock #5111f)
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Dating from 1872, Gorham's Corinthian embodies the Classical Revival and Moorish sensibilities of its period. The handle incorporates a raised anthemion leaf surmounted by leafy tracery.

This example is a 6", approximately 1.1 T. oz., solid silver, cream ladle.

The 1 1/2" diameter, 7/8" deep, flat bottomed, tapered wall bowl is "bucket" form, which was a style popular in the mid 19th century. The interior is finished in a bright gold wash.

The reserve area on the handle front is ...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1483489 (stock #5418f)
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$95.00
Price for the set of eight.
Measuring 5 3/4" long each, and weighing 4.6 T. oz. the group, these solid silver oyster aka shrimp or seafood cocktail forks are all stamped with Gorham's "anchor, lion, G" emblem and "Sterling."

The pattern is Antique, issued in 1875. Akin to Old English, it has a rounded end with a tipt backside attached to a narrow shank.

There are three tines on each of these pieces, the lower one of which is hooked and wider than the other two.

In choice estate condition and never mo...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Pre 1837 VR item #1489987 (stock #5583f)
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This pair of 5 7/8" long, 1.09 T. oz., tongs is stamped "PB/WB" for Peter and William Bateman, members of the legendary family that also included matriarch Hester and Ann.

Other marks include a "lion passant" for sterling, a date letter for 1806-7, and a "bust" duty mark.

It has scalloped edge arms with bowl form grips. The arms are bright cut engraved in a leaf and floral design with wriggle work detailing.

The arch is broad and inscribed with an elaborated, feathered letter ...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1800 item #1491021 (stock #5612f)
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$95.00
Stephen Adams I was a well-recognized London silversmith of his period, roughly the full span of the second half of the 18th century.

Grimwade's foundational London Silversmiths notes his parentage is undiscovered, but that he entered his first mark with William Jury c. 1758, with another mark for both 29 October 1759. Although he also registered marks as a buckle maker, Grimwade states "it is clear that he was principally a spoonmaker."

This 8 3/8" long, 1.86 T. oz., table or servi...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Hollowware : Pre 1910 item #1491493 (stock #5627f)
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Stamped with the "helmet over S in a shield" manufacturing mark introduced by Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co. in 1895 and continued in use after the merger that formed the International Silver Company in 1898, this piece made have been made under the auspices of either firm, but not likely much later than 1900 based on the style of the item.

A 2" tall, 3 1/8" wide, 2.57 T. oz. solid silver shaving mug, it follows after the manner of a standard handled mug, save with the addition of a cupped and p...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1412927 (stock #4058f)
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$100.00
Lengthy at 9 5/8" and weighty at 2.9 T. oz., this serving spoon has a large, 4" long by 2 1/2" at the widest by 5/8" deep, bowl with flanged shoulders, a central rib in the base, and a gold washed surface that is bright cut and wriggle work engraved in a blackberry and leaves design.

Dating circa 1880, it is stamped "J.S. MacDonald" for the late 19th century Baltimore firm, and with the word "Sterling."

The "Old English Reverse Tipt" handle features an engraved "Lily" pattern that shows th...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1837 VR item #1430022 (stock #4340f)
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$100.00
This George III fork is fully hallmarked for Dublin, Ireland, 1812, and sterling silver. The maker's letters are "TT," which is likely Thomas Townsend or possibly Thomas Tudor, and "Law" for retailer William Law.

A dinner fork, it is a lengthy 8" and is exceptionally heavy at 2.4 T. oz.

Very finely crafted, it is a "Tipt" aka "Fiddle Tipt" pattern, with high, angular shoulders off the gracefully curved heel of the bowl. The four elongated tines are slender and pointed.

The handle backsi...

All Items : Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces : Pre 1900 item #1459538 (stock #4868f)
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$100.00
A well-regard name among mid 19th century Philadelphia silver manufacturers, James Watts produced this lengthy, 8 7/8", nearly 1.5 T. oz., berry or other serving spoon.

His readily recognizable "horse head over chevron," emblem appears on the handle backside, along with the word "Coin" and the name of the retailer, "George H. Bechtel," also Philadelphia.

The flat, shaped, handle has an upturned end and is bright cut and wriggle work engraved, all of which bespeaks the piece's Philadelphia...

All Items : Silver : Sterling : Flatware : Pre 1900 item #1461202 (stock #4907f)
Old Friends
$100.00
In his comprehensive work Tiffany Silver Flatware, author William Hood discusses a number of "not-full-line patterns without a known name or description."

This 6" long, weighty at 1.2 T. oz., specialty teaspoon falls into this category.

As with several of the pieces Hood illustrates, this is based on "a form related to conventional Antique" with "a chamfered edge around the front of the handle."

Apart from the exceptionally fine overall quality, the distinguishing feature ...

 
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