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Large Durgin Sterling Tea Strainer with Wooden Handle
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Pre 1910 stock# 671e
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$ 90
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This tea strainer is 7 7/8" long overall. The sterling silver strainer portion is octagonal in shape with four larger and four smaller sides. It is 3 1/4" in diameter and has a 2" by 3/4" deep bowl. The handle is 3 3/4" long and is made of a deep brown, close to ebony, wood. It weighs 1.5 T. oz. total, of which some small portion would be the handle. This is model "L4" made by Durgin, and could well be a companion piece for that company's Fairfax flatw ...click for details
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Gorham Rosette Sterling Preserve Shell
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Pre 1900 stock# 670e
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$ 70
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Gorham's Rosette is an early line pattern for that company, patented in 1868 as indicated by the stamp on the reverse (other marks are lion, anchor, G and the word Sterling). It is a straightforward design, taking its name from the single rosette set in the lower portion of the handle. It has a lined border and angular end that is tipped with fan, scrolling and stylized acanthus leaf detailing. This item is a 6 3/4" long, 1.3 T. oz. preserve or jelly spoon. It has a shell-shaped bow ...click for details
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Wallace Lucerne Sterling Youth Fork Engraved "Mary"
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Pre 1900 stock# 668e
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$ 35
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This sterling silver youth fork is 5 13/16" long, relatively heavy at 1.0+ T. oz., and is engraved "Mary" in script. The pattern is Wallace's Lucerne dating from 1896. It is a complex, yet balanced design that incorporates acanthus leaves and scrolls. It is in good condition, although there is some polishing wear on the high spots and some tip wear on the tines. Marks are Wallace's deerhead, RW&S, and Sterling.
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Whiting Pompadour Sterling Butter Fork
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Pre 1900 stock# 664e
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$ 46
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Whiting's late 19th century Pompadour aka Madam Pompadour is essentially a Queens pattern with, appropriate to its namesake, a lot of flourish. This example is a 6 1/8" long, two tine butter fork. It is early to the line, as indicated by being stamped "Pat. Appd. For," without a monogram or removal, and in perfect condition. Other marks include the Whiting logo and the word Sterling.
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Exceptional Whiting Heraldic Sterling Citrus Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 656e
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$ 35
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This 5 1/4" long citrus or orange spoon is a singularly fine example of Heraldic, produced by Whiting in the late 19th century. The dominant element of the design is the helmet that surmounts the handle, situated above a shield-shaped reserve. The pointed end bowl has rippled shoulders and a partially ribbed interior. It is finished in a gold wash and is engraved "MVE" in particularly elegant feathered script lettering. The piece is in flawless condition. Marks are the Whitin ...click for details
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Bright Cut Gorham Colonial Master Butter Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 644e
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$ 60
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What Gorham's reasons for naming this pattern were is uncertain given that this Colonial does not follow after the usual pattern forms by that name. Indeed, it is crypto-aesthetic in manner, and given its 1885 date, that well could be the design basis for this. On the surface straightforward and perhaps not greatly inspired, this Colonial exhibits elements of sophisticated subtlety. The banding on the handle appears to be a flat oval twist, but on inspection, it really shows as faux strap ...click for details
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Gorham Luxembourg All Sterling Youth Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 638e
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$ 48
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This solid sterling silver youth knife is 7 1/4" long and weighs 1.1 T. oz. The pattern is Luxembourg by Gorham, and is stamped with that company's lion, anchor, G mark on the blade. It is engraved "Louise" in script. It is in superb condition, retaining sharp, clear design detail and having a fine finish. The blade is even, without burrs, bends, or nicks, but shows a slight flat spot from wear at the end.
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Gorham Old French Baby Fork and Food Pusher
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Pre 1910 stock# 628e
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$ 75 set
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This baby fork and food pusher form a matched set. The pattern is Old French, made by Gorham, and it dates from the early 20th century. These are early, authentic pieces, not later adaptations. Each of the two items is engraved "ABB" in script. The fork is 4 3/8" long, while the pusher is 3 1/8" long with a blade that is 2" wide. Old French is a heavy pattern, and indeed these weigh 1.6 T. oz. combined. They are in mint condition. Marks are lion, anchor, G, Sterli ...click for details
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Durgin New Standish Solid Sterling Fish Knife
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Pre 1910 stock# 619e
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$ 60
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Durgin's New Standish is an understated design that features a lined border and a raised leafy scroll end. It dates from 1905. This example is a solid sterling silver, 8 1/8" long fish knife that weighs just under 1.9 T. oz. It has an "LWR" flowing script monogram and is stamped with the name of the Boston retailer Shreve, Crump and Low on the blade. Other marks are the Durgin "D" and the word Sterling. It is in excellent condition, with an especially fine blade ...click for details
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8 Matched Ball, Black & Co Tuscan Sterling Tea Knives
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Pre 1900 stock# 605e
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Tuscan is an olive variant pattern that is attributed to Michael Gibney. These eight, matching 7 7/8" long tea or dessert knives were retailed by Ball, Black & Co., a premier mid 19th century New York City establishment. All of them have the same "C.H.R." or "C.H.K." Old English monogram, and are heavy, with the group weighing 13.2 T. oz. The condition is outstanding. The blade are even, free of bends, burrs or nicks. Pattern detail remains clear, polishing wear is n ...click for details
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