$175.00
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...
$24.00
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...
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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...
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 ...
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...
$100.00
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...
$375.00
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...
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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.
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...
$110.00
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 ...
$235.00
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...
$235.00
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...
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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...
$88.00
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...
$52.00
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...
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...
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...
$210.00
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...