$165.00
In addition, several patterns that are essentially identical to, or strikingly reminiscent of, other makers also appear with Duhme's name on them, and that is the case of this 7 7/8" long, weighty at just over 2.3 T. oz., serving fork that markedly resembles Durgin's 1891 Louis XV .
The two designs incorporate the same densely arrayed rococo eleme...
$44.00
This is an early, coin silver, example of the line marked "H.H. Patent 1862," and with the name of the retailer, "[E.S. & J.] Ettenheimer," Rochester, NY.
A sugar spoon, it measures 6 1/8" long and weighs .8 T. oz.
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Both are marked for London, England, and sterling silver. The earlier one is an 11 3/8" long, 2.9 T. oz., platter, aka stuffing or basting, spoon. It is marked "PB/AB" for Peter and Ann Bateman, and with a date letter for 1798-99.
The second piece is an 11" long, also 2.9 T. oz., runcible spoon (which is actually a fork with a spoon bowl) marked "RC" for Richard Crossley...
$145.00
Possibly for use with a (pickle) caster, they are large at 6 5/8" long, and heavy at 1.7 T. oz., and combine a variety of period design elements.
The arms have a twisted central section joined to a solid squared block where they meet the substantially-scaled talon grips.
The upper portions are br...
$46.00
The pattern is St. Cloud, which was one of the outstandingly successful designs produced by Antoine Heller in his long and consequential career with Gorham.
It is in very good condition. The dense leaf and shell motif remains well-defined, showing minimal polishing wear. The tines remain straight and pointed, although they evidence faint r...
$85.00
The month is March with the corresponding flower being Violet.
Decidedly Art Nouveau in manner, the portraiture is expressively sinuous and fluid as is characteristic of the mode.
There is a flowing script "WKH" monogram engraved on the handle front.
In very good condition, this shows little evidence of ...
$75.00
An immediately popular item, it was soon joined by a similarly themed pattern produced by Gorham, also offered exclusively by Daniel Low.
This 5 3/4" long, .8 T. oz., orange spoon is an example of the first, Durgin, version, marked with the company's "D" emblem, "Ster...
$34.00
More detailed than a standard Tipt design, this version incorporates Greek and/or Egyptian Revival features set on a broad end, tubular shank, handle. These features carry onto the backside heel of the plum shaped with central vee, gold washed, bowl.
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$42.00
It has a Tipt handle with straight sides and rounded shoulders off the bowl. This departs from the pronounced Fiddle shape with angular shoulders typical of 19th century Ohio River Valley silver design.
The shell bowl is also something of its own form, with an undulating edge and a raised central vee extending from the handle ...
$105.00
Made by Gorham, the pattern is Cluny which bespeaks the French origins of its renowned designer, Antoine Heller.
The pattern features dense, high relief, floral elements with rosette and palmetto accents, and has proven to be enduringly appealing.
The handle backside of this is engraved in script, "A.P.W." over "Oct. 17, '91.," indicating the piece originated cl...
$105.00
A multi-motif floral, the portraiture on this is "peony."
Producer of such touchstone Art Nouveau designs as Raphael and Old Orange Blossom, Majestic reflects the same sensitivity to the subtle, flowing sensibilities of the mode, all expressed inprecise, intricate detail.
The serving end of th...
$95.00
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...
$95.00
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 ...
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This example is marked "Sterling" and "Wm. Gale & Son," who was a major New York City manufacturer, with this particular mark dating 1862-66 according to Dorothy Rainwater in Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers.
A massive piece, it measures 9 1/2...
$65.00
The pattern is colonial in style, featuring a fiddle shaped handle with a tipped backside and distinct flanking shoulders off the bowl.
The serving end has four symmetrical, plain ...
$58.00
This 7" long, T. oz., preserve spoon is an early example marked "Patent 1861" and "Coin."
The bowl is shell form with a scalloped and dotted edge.
There is a feathered script "HSS" monogram delicately engraved sideways on the handle front.
This is in outstanding estate condition, absent polishing wear or damage and s...
$55.00
Coin silver, it is a decorative item, with several design details typical of its period.
It has a twisted stem that leads to a broad, shaped end that is bright cut engraved in a design reminiscent of leaves, bellflowers, and fruit, with a diamond border on the front and wriggle work edging on the back.
There is a fancy, feathered script...
$75.00
The front is bright cut engraved in a floral, starflower like, pattern along with a fancy, feathered script, "AMJ" monogram.
The essentially round, 2" diameter, pierced bowl has a scalloped edge, coffered sides, and a raised circle in the base. The interior has a satin matte finish that is wriggle work engraved with "pom pom" like detailing that ...