$55.00
It is stamped "· F&H ·" for Farrington & Hunnewell, along with "Pure-Coin," which is a characteristically New England regional term designating the silver content.
The arched handle has an anthemion-shaped end suggestive of its circa 1865 Greek Revival period, which along with the main shank, is finely engraved in an intricate leaf and scroll design.
Boston design...
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The pattern, Altair by Watson, dating from 1904, is broadly rococo in manner. Named for a star, and having Arabic roots meaning "flying eagle," the design possesses a celestial quality to it, resembling perhaps a cosmic cloud.
The tines, two of which are splayed and one barbed, are relatively wide and join...
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The pattern is Douvaine, issued in 1904. Douvaine may be the most recognizable of the numerous early 20th century Art Nouveau flatware patterns Unger generated and for which the firm is renowned.
An expressive design, it features a dolphin or fish image at the tip of the han...
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In like new condition, without any dents, bends, or splits, and showing a brilliant finish, it stands 2" high to the rim, is 2 3/8" across, with a maximum reach of 3 1/2" to the end of the handle, and weighs 1.3 T. oz.
A perfect cylinder, it has a rolled rim, rounded lower edge with a brushed finish on the underside, and a brigh...
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This example is the larger of two sizes of sugar tongs available in the line. It measures 5" long and weighs a robust 1.3 T. oz.
The flower is iris, which appears at the top and mid portions of the handle, and impressively, on the talon form grips.
The margins of the handle and lower section show trailing, sinuous, leaves, all in keeping with the Art Nouve...
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This is an unusually proportioned piece. It measures 7" long, with a handle that is lengthy in comparison to the 2" by 1 1/2" by 1/2" deep oval bowl. It weighs 1.1 T. oz.
The patt...
It is clearly stamped with pseudo hallmarks that include a "lion passant," a "leopard face," "YS," and a "bust."
Intentionally mirroring late Georgian English style and period hallmarks, this is an example of Chinese Export silver, produced in this instance in Canton by the maker Yatshing aka Yat Shing.
As export silver, it would likely have been made to a sterling standard and is well crafted.
$56.00
An olive variant which incorporates what may more accurately be interpreted as anthemion or honeysuckle portraiture, this design is attributed in Silver in the Golden State to the San Francisco firm of Frederick R. Reichel, and identified by the name Olive.
Ice cream spoons, they have twisted stems with rounded ends that are engraved in a floral and leaf design with faux engine turning.
Each one is also inscribed in the frontside reserve area with an Old English "M.E.S." monogram. The backsides are plain save for the word "Sterling."
The bowls have notched shoulders and slightly pointed tips.
The overall form and design suggests a date circa 1870. ...
$58.00
This example is a lengthy at 8", and weighty at 1.3 T. oz., solid silver master butter knife.
The broad, 1" wide, flat blade has a scalloped upper edge and is engraved on the upper surface in a design that mirrors the pattern.
The handle is inscribed with a fancy, feath...
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This 7" long, T. oz., preserve spoon is an early example marked "Patent 1861" and "Coin."
The bowl is shell form with a scalloped and dotted edge.
There is a feathered script "HSS" monogram delicately engraved sideways on the handle front.
This is in outstanding estate condition, absent polishing wear or damage and s...
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This example is a 7 1/4" long, 1.3 T. oz., preserve or jelly spoon.
A large blossom occupies the central portion of the handle and is surrounded by additional blossoms, buds, and leaves the full length of the handle and on the backside.
The pattern also extends onto the scalloped edge, rounded end, bowl.
Never monogrammed, this is a fine example, with clear pattern detail. The only signs of ...
$60.00
This example is a large, 5 1/4" long, 1.0 T. oz., pair of sugar tongs.
The basic pattern is an "Old English," i.e. "Antique Tipt," with an open blossom, bud, and leaves engraved on a matte finish ground at the top and midpoint of the arms.
The grips are highly detailed talon or claw form, with ...
$60.00
It is over-the-cup style, with a round, 2 1/8" diameter by 3/4" deep, pierced, bowl. This has a narrow rim with a rolled edge.
The bowl is joined to a 2 13/16" long Pointed Antique slightly upturned, handle and a correspo...
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Issued at the turn of the 20th century, the pattern features a variety of deeply textured and highly detailed flowers, each one specific to the particular item.
The portraiture on this is poppy.
It has talon grips and a wide arch with raised edges on either side.
The arms s...
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Made by Watson, the pattern is Bridal Flower, introduced in 1910.
Although dating from late in the Art Nouveau period, this follows fully after that style, with a very fluid interpretation of the lily blossoms that form the centerpiece of the design.
The gold finish bowl (front and back sides) is shell form, with scalloped edges and a ribbed and...
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The pattern is Nuremburg, issued by Alvin in 1903.
The design incorporates the face of a horned, devil-like, figure masked in the detail of the overall pattern. This image is presumably meant to suggest the grotesque medieval gargoyles for which the German city of Nuremberg in known.
The handle front is engraved in script with an "O'L" mo...
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There is a lined script "R" monogram engraved in the area between the shell and honeysuckle.
This example is a 6 1/8" long, 1.1 T. oz., sol...