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Charles Fox 1829 Nautical Motif Ster. Master Salt Spoon
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Pre 1837 VR stock# 995a
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401 437-6555
$ 140
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This 4 1/8" long, very heavy, sterling silver master salt (or possibly mustard) spoon bears marks for London, 1829, and a maker's stamp for Charles Fox. Miller's guide by John Bly states Fox was "regarded as one of the last craftsmen silversmiths before the mechanization of the mid-19th century." This piece evidences outstanding design and skillful execution. It is cast in very high relief, with a conch like shell on the handle end, and a lot of leafy (seaweed?) detaili ...click for details
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Gorham Cast Figural Squirrel Sterling Nut Pick
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Pre 1900 stock# 994a
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401 437-6555
$ 180
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This completely authentic, original circa 1870, sterling silver 4 5/8" long nut pick was made by Gorham. It is a superb example of this form. The squirrel is cast and is portrayed sitting atop ivy leaves. He is nibbling on a nut held in his two front paws. The ivy leaf motif repeats at the end of the twig form stem. The pick itself has a matte finish front and is gold washed. Marks are the Gorham lion, anchor, G, the word Sterling, and the number 81. The condition is flawless. The pi ...click for details
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Gorham H389 Grape Motif Sterling Cast Berry Spoon
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Pre 1910 stock# 992a
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401 437-6555
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This solid sterling silver berry spoon was made by Gorham circa 1900, and retailed by Nashville, Tennessee's Stief Jewelry Co. It is an example of Gorham's elaborate "H" series, this one numbered H389. This is large, 9 1/2" long, and exceptionally heavy, at just short of 6 T. oz. These pieces were all cast and finely chased, rendering complex and exquisitely detailed products. Given that they were cast, they all have a slightly pebbled surface, and the silver is finish ...click for details
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Lunt Monticello Sterling Mustard Ladle
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Pre 1910 stock# 989a
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401 437-6555
$ 45
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This 5" long, sterling silver mustard ladle is a quality, early example of Lunt's Monticello. The design is classical, essentially Adam-esque, with a shield back, pierced design with swags. This is in flawless condition, and without a monogram or monogram removal. Marks are the Lunt emblem, Sterling, and Pat. Jan. 28, 08.
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Towle Old Colonial Early Sterling Serving Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 986a
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401 437-6555
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This 8 3/4" long, heavy, sterling serving spoon is an old, original example of Towle's Old Colonial. In addition to the Towle emblem, Sterling, 925 1000, it is stamped Patent 1895. It is the same piece as the pea server, save it is not pierced. The bowl is 3 1/4" by 2 7/8" and has the faceted base and rippled flanged shoulders characteristic of this pattern. The bowl retains a significant portion of its original gold wash, front and backsides. There is no monogram or mono ...click for details
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Wood & Hughes Grecian Silver Teaspoons
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Pre 1900 stock# 984a
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401 437-6555
$ 28 per spoon
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Please note, while there are six Wood & Hughes' Grecian spoons illustrated, there are fourteen available, in two groups of four, and one group of six. They are all 6" long, marked WwH, Patent 1864. The six are coin silver, engraved "Jennings," and retailed by New Haven's E. Benjamin. One group of four are coin silver, engraved "Conrad," and were retailed by S. Savage. The remaining four are sterling silver, engraved "EO," and were retailed by P. ...click for details
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6 Gorham Meadow Sterling Gumbo Spoons
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Pre 1900 stock# 983a
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401 437-6555
$ 270 set
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Gorham's Meadow is a late 19th century naturalistic design, rendered in an art nouveau manner. Apropos of its name, it invokes clover, wheat, and various grasses arrayed in a dense, flowing pattern. This set is six, matched, 6 5/8" long, full-sized gumbo spoons, with 2" large bowls, and "ARS" cursive monograms. They are heavy, with the group weighing nearly 9 T. oz. The condition is outstanding. The forms are perfect, and especially so for the bowls which are free of ...click for details
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Reed & Barton Les Six Fleurs Fine, Old Dessert Spoon
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Pre 1910 stock# 981a
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401 437-6555
$ 65
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This 7 1/4" long, dessert or oval soup spoon is an early piece of Reed & Barton's early 20th century Les Six Fleurs. It is an exceptionally fine example in immaculate condition. Consistent with the line, it weighs a very heavy 1.8 T. oz. The design is high relief and sinuous, a perfect expression of the art nouveau mode. The silver seems practically to be in motion. This has a cursive monogram on the reverse, and has authentic early Reed and Barton marks, including "Pat. A ...click for details
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Whiting 1897 Aesthetic 7" Sterling Bowl
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Pre 1900 stock# 979a
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401 437-6555
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This sterling silver bowl measures 7" in diameter, stands 2 1/4" high, sits on a 4 1/8" wide rimmed base, and weighs 8.6 T. oz. The maker was Whiting, whose emblem appears on the underside, along with the number 3937A and the words Sterling and Pat. 1892. This is a decorative piece, which in its entirety manifests an aesthetic sensibility. The sidewall is convex and spotted with a series of six repeating rosette-like repousse elements. The top rim has an applied, irregular bor ...click for details
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Wm. Kendrick & Son (Louisville) Sterling Gravy Ladle
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Pre 1900 stock# 977a
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401 437-6555
$ 65
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This sterling silver gravy ladle is marked Wm. Kendrick & Son, which was a Louisville, Kentucky firm operating under this name 1873-80, but with roots going back a half century before that. It is a tipt end pattern gravy ladle, of rather generous 7 1/4" length. It weighs just under 2.0 T. oz. It is a finely made item, with a slender handle that lofts to a gracious curve where it shapes into a broad end. There is a feathered "W" monogram, and in addition to the retailer' ...click for details
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