$65.00
The pattern is Panel Antique or possibly the similar Moulton...
$55.00
This example is the larger of two sizes of sugar tongs available in the line. It measures 5" long and weighs a robust 1.3 T. oz.
The flower is iris, which appears at the top and mid portions of the handle, and impressively, on the talon form grips...
$85.00
Its leaf and anthemion subject, with tight, circular, elements reminiscent of fern fronds suggests Aesthetic influences, which is in keeping with its 1885 date of introduction.
This item is a 6" long, just under 1.0 T. oz. (30 grams), ice cream spoon...
Never monogrammed, they have plain backs save for the marks, which are "S. Kirk & Son," which Rainwater dates 1932-61, along with "Sterling."
In spite of their considerable age, they are in exceptionally fine condition, showing no evidence they were ever used...
$265.00
$44.00
This example made by Towle in its 1893 Canterbury follows that form and is fully original, i.e. not made up or custom as many such pieces currently available are. It measures 6 1/4" long, weighs an unexpectedly heavy .5 T. oz., and has the requisite cupped bowl with a rounded end...
$185.00
Evolving from the immediately preceding 17th century English Trefid style with a three-lobed handle tip, this is a turn of the 18th century Dognose piece with a single, extended, slightly upturned, knobbed end.
Scarce items, Dognose forks are all the more so relative to spoons...
$60.00
There is a lined script "R" monogram engraved in the area between the shell and honeysuckle.
This example is a 6 1/8" long, 1.1 T...
$45.00
It has three tines joined to a plain, cupped, heel. The outer two are splayed...
$165.00
Well suited to their function, they have a cupped and pierced shell grip at the end of one arm, and a highly articulated claw or talon grip on the flanking arm.
The pattern is Gorham's Buckingham which bears a strong resemblance to the company's companion and immensely successful Chantilly line that was introduced fifteen years earlier.
It could be argued the two patterns are variants of ...
$90.00
This late 19th century example of such work is No. 412, which is a 5" long, weighty at 1.5 T. oz., bon bon spoon.
The handle is cast, which technique enables a level of detail not achievable in a typical die struck item. Casting also produces a unique finish, which in this instance is softly grained.
The pattern on 412 incorporates flowers and acanthus le...
$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...
$65.00
It was produced in a wide variety of pieces, from large servers to items as small as a master salt spoon or this, a 5" long, .3 T. oz., nut pick.
It is an early piece, marked "Patent 1863 Pending" and "Bailey & Co.," for the Philadelphia retailer with whom Sharp was closely asso...
$70.00
This factor may explain the reason why it was more often than not made to a sterling silver standard, which Tiffany required, versus the typical coin of the period.
This 5 7/8" long, .8 T. oz., sugar spoon mirrors this practice. It is marked with a "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Pat. 1864," "Gorham & Co.," and "Sterling" on th...
$275.00
It is also marked "Sterling" and model number "C1342."
A medium-to-large sized gravy or sauce boat, it measures 6 1/2" from handle end to tip of spout, is 3 7/8" wide, and stands 4" tall at the highest.
All silver, it weighs a substantial ...
$145.00
Drawing upon research provided by Gorham scholar Sam Hough, Hood further notes, "In this same period [1869] Tiffany and Gorham started to conceive of producing ...
$105.00
The rim is acid etched in an elegant design of scrolling acanthus leaves with floral compliments.
One side has a shell-like reserve that is engraved with a line script "JNE" monogram.
Measured yet expressive in style and manner, this piece evidences the dignity and proportionality of traditional classic design.
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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. Jan 6 1893" are stamped on the handle backs in fine lettering (see enlargemen...