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Vincent Ferrini Handcrafted Long Sterling Olive Spoon
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Pre 1970 stock# 1007f
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Old Friends
$ 145
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Massachusetts' Vincent Ferrini is a well-referenced and apparently well-regarded jewelry designer and manufacturer dating from the second half of the 20th century. His work is held in both permanent museum collections and has been incorporated in exhibits. He also produced silverware of which examples are less extant. This item is a 9 1/2" long, heavy, 1.8 T. oz., sterling silver olive spoon with a fork-tipped bowl. It is of sufficient size to serve as a martini stirrer. It is obvi ...click for details
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Gorham Victorian Loop & Knot Silver Hat Pin
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Pre 1900 stock# 170b
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Old Friends
$ 45
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This silver-plated hat pin is 7 7/8" long. It was made by Gorham and dates circa 1880. It has a large, loop end that is twisted around the stem, resembling a knot or tendril on a clinging plant. Gorham's early silver-plate was a well-regarded product. In this instance, the stronger underlying metal served to strengthen a piece otherwise subject to bending. The condition is mint. The form is perfect, and there is no loss of silver. Marks are the Gorham anchor, and "GMFGCo.&qu ...click for details
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