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Whiting Antique Tip Large Coin Silver Serving Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 220pd
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$ 90
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At a generous 9" long, including a 3 3/4" by 2" bowl, this serving spoon may have been intended for berry, salad, vegetable or pudding. The pattern is Whiting's Antique Tip, which is a plain ground with a tipt end, with a fleur-de-lis. This is an early, circa 1865, example made in a coin silver standard. There is a feathered "P" monogram. The bowl is plum-shaped, has a central rib, flanged edges, and is finished in a matter, bronze-colored gold wash. The conditi ...click for details
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Gorham 1867 Coin Silver Spooner with Butterflies
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Pre 1900 stock# 193b
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$ 395
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This Gorham coin silver spooner stands 3 3/4" high, is 5 1/4" wide from handle end to handle end, has a base diameter of 2 1/2", and a top diameter of 3 1/4". It weighs 5.7 T. oz. Marks are the Gorham lion, anchor, G, 140, and the name of the retailer, Portland, Maine's Lowell & Senter. Although itself not date coded, it is engraved "Dec. 15, 1867" and "SIG," so the 1867 inscription indicates this was produced just before Gorham went to a sterli ...click for details
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Exceptional Gorham Coin Silver Folding Knife With Case
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Pre 1900 stock# 996a
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$ 65
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This coin silver folding knife was made by Gorham, whose lion, anchor, G mark and the number 112 is stamped on the blade. It dates circa 1865. It is 3" long when closed, and 5" long when opened. In addition to the single blade, there is a button hook. That this was a woman's piece is verified by the inscription, which reads, "Ella M. Chapin." Chapin is a name with long lineage in Rhode Island where Gorham was located, so this may have a double reference in this area. ...click for details
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Peter Krider Applied Medallion Boxed Coin Youth Set
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Pre 1900 stock# 507a
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$ 295
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Peter Krider's entry into the 1860's Medallion category of design features a cast figure of a youthful Mercury. This ensemble is a three piece youth set in its original box. The knife is 7 1/2" long and solid coin silver. It has a blunt-end blade and flat handle. The fork is 6 5/16" and the spoon is 5 7/8". All three pieces are heavy, and are stamped "P.L.K." and inscribed "Annie" in script. They all have appealing period engraving and wriggle wo ...click for details
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Massive Warner (Baltimore or Phila.) Coin Server
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Pre 1900 stock# 203A
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$ 225
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At 10 1/8" long and nearly 3 T. oz., this mid 19th century serving item is massive by any measure. It is marked Warner and Coin on the reverse. The name Warner is most associated with Baltimore, but this may have a Philadelphia origin. Certainly the design suggests this, as the shape of the handle is quite similar to Faber items. The intricate bright work in the bowl is also suggestive of Philadelphia, several of whose makers excelled in this kind of work. The serving portion is 3 7/8 ...click for details
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Large Gorham Cottage Sterling Victorian Tongs
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Pre 1900 stock# 141A
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$ 120
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This pair of sterling silver tongs are 5 3/4" long and weigh a substantial 1.6 T. oz. They are large scaled in every way. The band at the arch is 11/16" wide, the widest part of the arms is 7/8", and the grips are robust. The pattern is Gorham's Cottage. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, G, and the words Sterling and Patent 1861. Each arm is engraved with the same elegant "LE" Victorian period monogram. The condition is outstanding. The form is perfect, with ...click for details
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