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With a 2 5/8" top diameter, this small cup or beaker somewhat similar to a tumbler, is wider than it is tall, standing 2 1/8" high. It is also relatively heavy at 3.6 T. oz.

It is an unusual size, but fits the hand very well. The top rim splays outward slightly, while the base curves inward to a perfectly flat base. The entire surface is finished is a gold wash and engraved with a boot and spur crest.

It is marked in the interior for London, 1788-89, sterling silver, and with a maker's mar...

This engraved floral design from the 1880s was one of several that Whiting produced on an "Antique" pattern handle with a tipt back.

This has added provenance in that it was retailed by Baltimore's prominent A.E. Warner, as indicated on the reverse, along with the Whiting "lion" logo, "Sterling," and the pattern number "N2."

The piece is a 5 7/8" long, approximately .7 T. oz., sugar spoon with a satin finish shell bowl.

There is a feathered script "LML" monogram incised on the front, in...

One of the earliest designs offered by Baltimore's arguably most prominent silver manufacturer, Kirk's "Mayflower" is an engraved pattern.

This example is a 12 1/2" long, 5.7 T. oz., soup ladle, with a large 4 3/8" by 3 1/2" by 1 1/8" deep, oval bowl that is finished with a gold wash on the interior.

Unmarked and without a silver standard designation, of which Baltimore had numerous, the fancy, period, feathered script "ML to M&BG" monogram, along with the overall precise, artisanal charac...

This assemblage of eight boxes vary in size from a 1 5/8" by 1 5/8" by 1/2" high square at the largest, to a 1 1/8" by 3/4" by 1/2" tall oval and 1" by 5/8" high round one at the smallest.

The square one has a lined base, engine turned top, is marked "925" and "FS" in a circle, and weighs 26 grams (just over .8 T. oz.). The next largest is rectangular with rounded corners, plain-surfaced, marked with the Blackinton emblem, and weighs 16 grams (approximately .5 T. oz.).

The small oval has ...

This matched pair of candlesticks are large for this form, standing 4" tall, have a broad base, measuring 4 3/16" in diameter, and tops that are 2" across. The tops have threaded interiors so they could accommodate extensions.

Stamped "International," with the Simpson, Hall, Miller "shield and helmet" emblem, "Sterling," and "121 15 /2," they weigh 18.2 T. oz. combined. As, however, the undersides indicate they are "weighted reinforced," the actual silver content is only a fraction of this, e...

Something between a teacup and a mug, this item stands 2" high to the rim, 2 1/2" to the top of the handle, has a top opening of 3" and a rolled rimmed base 2 3/8" in diameter, and weighs approximately 3.7 T. oz.

It was made by Dominick & Haff in 1891, as indicated by the company emblem with date imprinted on the underside, and retailed by Rand & Crane, both firms of New York City. Other marks include "Sterling" and model number "135."

It was presented to "Harriet Neilson Shriver" on "Marc...

Gorham produced a great array of items in various forms either side of 1900 in a line which the company designated with an "H" number.

Generally cast, they all bear in common innovative design features, with a preponderance falling within the Art Nouveau style, particularly fine execution and finishing, and often, as in the instance of this massive, 10 1/8" long, 5.1 T. oz., example, commanding presentation.

There were several designs offered in this subset of large spoons, of which this i...

This rare food pusher made by Tiffany is a thoroughly charming piece with a theme that is fully consonant with its function as a baby item.

It is 4" long, relatively heavy at .7 T. oz., and has a 1 5/8" wide blade with a scalloped edge and top.

The handle has a tipt backside, while the front is (acid) etched in an oak leaf and acorn motif with a bird alighting on one of the branches. This is extensively detailed, with a subtly textured surface that appears to have hand chased finishing.

One of the stand out companies producing Art Nouveau designs either side of the turn of the 20th century, Newark, New Jersey silver manufacturer and jewelry maker William B. Kerr's work remains sought after today.

This 3 3/4" diameter by 1 1/4" high, .6 T. oz., individual nut or candy dish exemplifies the firm's design capabilities.

It features raised pond lily leaves alternating between indistinct, i.e. ethereal, floral elements, all arrayed on an undulating rim. The stylized stems form a...

Measuring a generous 11 3/8" long and weighing a substantial 4.0 T. oz., this fish slice is fully marked for London, 1801-02, sterling silver, and maker Thomas Freeth (TF).

It is something of a utilitarian item with a straightforward design. The handle pattern is essentially "Old English," with a rounded and down turned end, but without a tipt backside. It has a "C.A.G." monogram on the front, with a subtle dip in the surface below this which may be an old monogram removal, or just a slight ...

Featuring at minimum twelve, and according to one source at least fifteen, different flower motifs, Shiebler's 1889 early Art Nouveau "Flora" remains a pattern of choice among collectors casual and serious.

Most frequently found as teaspoons, the series was produced in a variety of other place and serving pieces. Large items such as this 9 5/8" long, nearly 3.5 T. oz., serving fork, however, are quite rare.

The design detail shows to advantage at the scale of this. The surface is highl...

A generously sized item, this toast rack has a base that measures 6 1/2" by 3", with six arched dividers that rise 3" above this, and an additional central one with a handle that reaches to 4 1/2".

Solid silver, it weighs a hefty 7.75 T. oz. and rests on four, six sided, faceted, ball bottom, feet.

Dating from the end of the Edwardian era, it is fully stamped for "Birmingham," England, "Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd.," "Sterling," and the year "1914-15."

Although simple in construc...

These six, 8 1/2" long, table serving spoons, weigh 12.8 T. oz. the group, which is very heavy.

Produced by New York City's Henry Hebbard, whose "star, H, bust" pseudo hallmark is stamped on the reverses, for "Tiffany & Co.," also marked on the backsides, they would have been made to a higher standard than competing items, which is reflected in their weight.

The stretch for quality is also evidenced by their "Sterling" content, so marked, required by Tiffany when flatware of the circa 1860...

This jar has a glass base that stands 2 3/8" high to the rim and measures 1 3/4" across on the bottom. The tapered body leads to a 2" diameter lip that is fitted with a silver top stamped "S. Kirk & Son" (used 1932-61), "Sterling," and "17F."

The glass is etched in a grape and vine design indicating this is intended for jam or jelly, although it is of a size that would function as well for mustard.

The just over .6 T. oz. lid is a "Repousse" design with a solid floral finial. It has a ro...

Amy Miller Dehan's Cincinnati Silver 1788-1940 offers separate entries on four related operations employing "Michie" in their names, with the mark on this 8 1/4" long, heavy at just over 2.0 T. oz., table or serving spoon associated with "Michie Brothers," and "used by the firm between 1885 and 1888."

Indeed the plain, upturned and rounded end, "Antique" pattern, handle is engraved "C.G.B." in a feathered script over "Nov. 29, 1888." corresponding with the above span of years.

Made...

Comprised of six, round, silver overlay, glass salt holders that measure 1 1/2" by 5/8" tall, each with its own 2 9/16" long, .6 T. oz. the group, never monogrammed, sterling silver spoon, this set is presented in a green, white cloth lined, 6 1/2" by 5" by 1 1/2" high cardboard box.

The only marks are on the spoons, and are the "M in a shield flanked by eagles" emblem for Providence, Rhode Island's Baker Manchester Company. The pattern is unnamed, but neolassical in manner, suggesting a da...

This baby food pusher and companion knife were made by Newark, New Jersey's William B. Kerr, which was well-known for children's items, and retailed in New York City by the prominent firm of Black, Starr & Frost.

The "Pointed Antique," 4" long pusher has a 1 1/4" wide by 1" high blade and is solid silver, weighing nearly 1.1 T. oz. The matching "Pointed Antique" knife is 7 1/2" long and has a filled silver handle and plated blade.

Each piece is engraved "Mildred" and "February 4, 1914," pr...

An expressive and detailed high relief design, Durgin's 1888 "Heraldic" incorporates many images appropriate to the name, all of which show particularly well at the scale of this 9 1/8" long, weighty at 2.5 T. oz., (salad) serving spoon.

The iconography includes a pair of upraised (presumably eagle) wings that appear to rise out of a crown, which itself sits over a lion rampant on a shield. Lastly, there is a rearing steed projecting out of a castle turret set below the above images.

The b...