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Gorham Lady Washington Sterling Gravy Ladle
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Pre 1900 stock# 860f
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$ 120
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This 6 3/4" long, 1.9 T. oz., gravy ladle has a shell-shaped bowl that is 2 1/2" wide and 2" front to back. The pattern is Lady Washington by Gorham. This is a low-relief, figural pattern similar in style and period to Tiffany's Renaissance. Lady Washington is easily subject to polishing wear. This suffers none of that. It retains full clarity of detail of the swags, drapery, and central female head that constitute the design. In all other aspects the item is likewise flawl ...click for details
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Howard "York" Pierced Sterling Butter Pick
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Pre 1900 stock# 857f
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$ 55
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Produced late in the 19th century by Howard Sterling Co. of Providence, RI (later a part of Mt. Vernon), this butter pick measures 6 3/8" long. It is completely original, not made up from some other piece. The pattern is York, which utilizes heraldic design elements organized around a central shield. The pattern is open, creating a latticed or pierced look. There is a feathered script "T" monogram applied to the shield. The condition is flawless. There is no visible wear, no ...click for details
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Gorham Hammered Mothers Sterling Bonbon
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Pre 1900 stock# 852f
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$ 48
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While Mothers itself is a relative unassuming pointed antique design, this hammered version is quite dynamic. Produced in 1875, the hammered variant likely derives from the aesthetic taste of the period. Many mixed metal items have a hammered silver base with applied gold or copper, and this follows in that direction save there is no application. The piece is a 5" long, .7 T. oz., bonbon or nut scoop. It has flanged shoulders, a flattened tip to assist in its function, and an appealing ...click for details
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Shiebler made for Tiffany Sterling Shoe Horn
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Pre 1900 stock# 847f
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$ 135
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This c. 1900 5" long, 1.3+ T. oz., solid sterling silver shoe horn has a double provenance. It was made by the highly regarded silver and jewelry manufacturer, George Shiebler, and retailed by Tiffany & Co. whose name needs no footnote. Markings for both firms, plus the word Sterling and the number 5838 are stamped on the reverse. Characteristic of Shiebler, the design is imaginative and individualistic. It is a series of entwined scrolls and ringlets suggestive of a woven fabric or c ...click for details
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Gorham Chantilly Large Sterling Sugar Tongs
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Pre 1900 stock# 841f
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$ 75
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At 5" long and weighing nearly 1.3 T. oz., this pair of sugar tongs are the large version in the Chantilly line. They are also old, stamped with the Gorham lion, anchor, G, along with the word Sterling. There is a fancy script "ED" monogram on the arch. The grips are decoratively detailed and especially appealing. The piece is in mint condition, with no wear or damage, and a finely finished surface.
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Unger Brothers Jonquil Sterling Pickle Fork
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Pre 1910 stock# 840f
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$ 65
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Measuring 6 1/4" long, this three tine pickle fork was made by Unger Brothers at the turn of the 20th century. The pattern is Jonquil, which is an Art Nouveau floral. The two outer tines are splayed and have scalloped inner edges. The surface is finished in a pale matte gold wash. There is a script "N" (?) monogram. The condition is excellent. The pattern detail remains clear and free of polishing wear, and the surface is clean. There is a slight loss of gold in the heel of ...click for details
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Quality Gorham Lady Washington Sugar Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 836f
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$ 60
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Marked "Pat. Appl. For," this 5 3/4" long, .9 T. oz., sugar spoon is a first run example of Gorham's 1876 issue Lady Washington. Other marks include a lion, anchor, G, Sterling, and the word "Gorham." It has a shell-shaped bowl finished on the interior with a rose gold wash, and a satin matte surface on the reverse. The backside of the handle has an Old English "F" monogram. The piece is in immaculate condition. A low-relief, figural pattern similar in ...click for details
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Shiebler Poppy Sterling Master Butter Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 833f
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$ 145
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A rare form in Shiebler's Art Nouveau Flora series, this master butter knife measures 6 3/8" long and weighs approximately 1.5 T. oz. It is pattern number 2, and features a poppy motif. The piece is solid silver and has a flat handle and blade. The reverse is inscribed "T.M.H. to S.F.M./1876-'91," so it was originally a 25th anniversary gift. It is in very good condition. The pattern detail is free of polishing wear and the blade is without bends or nicks, save for a ...click for details
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Bailey, Banks & Biddle Reticulated Clover Dish
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Pre 1910 stock# 830f
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$ 210
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This 7" diameter, 1" deep, 5.0 T. oz. sterling silver dish is of a quality to be expected from an item that carries the house mark of Bailey, Banks and Biddle. This Philadelphia establishment catered to the carriage trade and this item would have been suitable for this market. The rim features an applied and reticulated border of clover leaves (all four leaf variety), blossoms, and tendrils. The interior is monogrammed in script "FMK/1900," dating it precisely. The condit ...click for details
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