$60.00
First, the pattern which is Ruby by John Polhamus (later Shiebler) is a superb expression of the Greek and Egyptian Revival modes popular in its 1870 period.
It features a central palmette set atop something akin to a papyrus leaf. There is a rosette flanked by ivy leaves situated on the pointed tip end...
He produced jewelry and flat and hollow ware. In addition to the piece noted above, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum has a leaf form spoon of his that is listed on its online catalogue...
$80.00
La Parisenne, the pattern on this 6 3/4" long, weighty at 2.12 T. oz., gravy is another expressive Reed & Barton design from this period...
$34.00
Toward the Art Nouveau in manner, the design features a single full blossom at the top of each arm, with a bud and abundance of leaves below it...
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It is marked with R&B's "eagle, R, lion" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat. Appl'd For," all in fine, precise lettering as would be expected on an old piece...
The spoon for example would work as a casserole, rice, or fruit server, and the fork would work as a vegetable or entree server.
Made by Reed & Barton, whose "eagle, R, bird" emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat...
$48.00
As with much of R&B's work, the line was heavy, and that is so for this 6" long sugar spoon which weighs nearly 1.2 T. oz.
This has a generously sized, three lobe, bowl with embossed scrolling on the heel and shoulders. It is finished in a deep, matte, gold wash front and backsides...
$95.00
A multi-motif, Art Nouveau, design that features orchids, narcissus, and possibly poppy on this piece, the portraiture is set in high relief and is particularly expressive.
This item is laden with provenance, reflected in the various inscriptions that appear in the gold washed bowl and handle front and backsides...
$60.00
Issued at the turn of the 20th century, the pattern features a variety of deeply textured and highly detailed flowers, each one specific to the particular item.
The portraiture on this is poppy.
It has talon grips and a wide arch with raised edges on either side...
$135.00
It is marked with the company's "eagle, R in a shield, lion" emblem, "Pat. Appl'd For," and "Sterling" on the reverse, all in precise, fine lettering as would be expected of an original piece.
In addition, it is engraved on the backside in an Old English letter "C" monogram.
An extravagant design, the multi-floral portraitur...
$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...
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The handle front is diamond cut and wriggle work engraved, and has a block letter "E S" monogram, in a manner that bespeaks its age.
The handle reverse is fully hallmarked with a castle assay mark for Exeter, England, 1799-1800 date letter (George III), duty bust, lion for sterling silver, and "RJ" for silversmith Richard Jenkins (d. 1807).
The bow...
$105.00
The pattern is "Lorraine" and has antecedents that predate the company itself.
The handle is a "Pointed Antique" with a slightly "Tipt" backside. The front is engraved in a "Mayflower" design that has its origins in Baltimore and which evolved into a full line of flatware produced by Kirk under this name...
$46.00
The company operated under several names in the above span of years, two of which, the three part "HH & B with an eagle" emblem of Hall, Hewson & Brower, and "S.D. Brower & Son," are present on this 8 1/2" long, 1.35 T. oz., serving spoon.
It is also marked "Sterling 925," which would be unexpected in the circa 1850 period of this w...
These eight pieces are from an original, old, set of 5 1/8" long, 4.56 T. oz. the group, 5 o'clock spoons marked with R&B's "eagle, R, lion" emblem and "Sterling."
The bowls all have the same soft satin very pale gold surface and are engraved with "HVR" monograms in flowing script lettering.
Cast rather than die struc...
Finely made, showing a level of elegance and refinement that are peculiarly French, the pattern is a "Thread" aka "French Thread" aka "Fiddle Thread."
The hand...
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The Square Handled Engraved pattern on these two matching 5 5/8" long, 1.13 T. oz. combined, forks is one that does not have clear design parallels, either with Seymour or other firms.
The handle is flat, and as the name implies, has straight ...
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The Square Handled Engraved pattern on this 7 5/8" long, 1.2 T. oz., jelly knife in sterling is one that does not have a lot of design parallels, either with Seymour or other producers.
The handle is flat, and as the name implies, has straight...