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The open work at the end of the handle, in company with the design details, evoke the Durgin's rarely found 1887 Alcazar pattern, although this is not an exact match. Other aspects of the pattern resemble Durgin's (French) rococo 1891 Louis XV.
Whether a variant of one of these patte...
A table, i.e. serving, spoon, it measures 8 1/2" long and weighs an exceptionally heavy 2.44 T. oz.
The pattern is multi-motif and known for its portraiture of scenes from daily life at the palace of Versailles and the court of French King Louis XIV.
The imagery on this features a seated...
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The plain front typical of earlier Old English design has been embellished on this. It has a feathered edge introduced in the 1770s and bright cut work characteristic of the 1780s.
In addition, the reserve at the handle end is engraved with a very fancy, feathered line script, "RL" monogram that is of a style consistent with these dates.
T...
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Its leaf and anthemion subject, with tight, circular, elements reminiscent of fern fronds suggests Aesthetic influences, which is in keeping with its 1885 date of introduction.
This item is a 6" long, just under 1.0 T. oz. (30 grams), ice cream spoon.
The bowl is len...
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W.J. Behan is an elusive name to document, at least as relates to silver.
It is most associated with William J. Behan, who was mayor of New Orleans from 1882 to 1884, but there is no record that he was ever involved in the silver retail trade.
There is also a reference in an 1898 edition of the Jewelers' Circular and Horological Review to a person of this name representing the "Newark ...
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This coin silver piece is a large, 8 3/4" long, 1.9 T. oz., berry or other serving spoon, marked for BB & Co. but is without a maker's identification, and the pattern, a double-lined border with acanthus leaf detailing is otherwise without an attribution so the origin of this piece is not ex...
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Rococo in manner, the pattern also incorporates a series of scrolls and leafy elements that are complementary to the main figure.
This example is a 5 13/16" long, .9 T. oz., four tine sardine fork. The heel area is cupped and has raised scroll detailing on the shoulders.
There is a delicately engraved, fancy script "CLA" monogram...
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Having a double lined border, the handle end incorporates an anthemion flanked by scrolls, while there is a rosette placed midway up the shank, hence the pattern name.
This example is a 6" long, 1.3 T. oz., sugar sifter with a 2" diameter, round, pierced bowl with scalloped edges and coffered sides. The bowl is finished in a bright gold wash front and...
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A period piece, this has shaped arms, a broad arch, and cupped, aka acorn, grips.
All the exterior surfaces are bright cut and wriggle work engraved.
The arch has a reserve area that appears never to have been monogra...
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Dating circa 1865, the pattern is Olive, which appears on both sides of the handle. The front is engraved in an elegant, feathered script, "SLM" monogram set sideways in the reserve area.
The blade is triangular-shaped, 4 3/4" long and 2 3/4" at the widest, and has slightly raised...
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It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "1670," and date letter "Q" for 1884 are stamped on the inside wall.
Plain sided, there are double rolled bands of roses with thorny vines and leaves set on the bias, impressed top to bottom. This alternates with diamond bright cut detailing bordering the rolled bands a...
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The main feature is an anthemion leaf, with additional detailing reminiscent of Gorham's also Greek Revival Corinthian design of the same period.
This example is a lengthy 5 1/4", .9 T. oz., pair of sugar tongs with gold washed claw or talon grips and columnar legs.
In superb condition, this pair have never been monogrammed on either the reserve shields on the ar...
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This late 19th century example of such work is No. 412, which is a 5" long, weighty at 1.5 T. oz., bon bon spoon.
The handle is cast, which technique enables a level of detail not achievable in a typical die struck item. Casting also produces a unique finish, which in this instance is softly grained.
The pattern on 412 incorporates flowers and acanthus le...
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The pattern is Whiting's Heraldic, which apropos of the pattern name, features the image of a medieval helmet prominently set at the top of the handle. The remainder of the design incorporates a dense array of high relief, scrolling acanthus leaves.
The bowl on this is the fancier of two that Whiting used for this line. It has a scalloped rim and rai...
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Likely dating from the 1870s, one private researcher has postulated Fessenden of Providence, Rhode Island, as a maker. Seymour of Syracuse produced some similar work, as did San Francisco sources, so no true solid attribution is at hand. What is incontrov...
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Soeffing shows a sugar sifter, while this is a 6 1/4" long, just over .8 T. oz., sardine fork.
The "Medallion" is cast and applied, portraying in this case a right facing female figure surrounded by engraved detailing, and on the sif...
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It was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem and the word "Sterling" are imprinted on the blade backside.
An engaging design, the handle portrays pastoral scenes, with a woman and dog tending sheep on one side, and a man on horseback with scurrying chickens on the other.
While unnamed, the internet has embraced the name "Barnyard" for ...
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A multi-motif, Art Nouveau, design that features orchids, narcissus, and possibly poppy on this piece, the portraiture is set in high relief and is particularly expressive.
This item is laden with provenance, reflected in the various inscriptions that appear in the gold washed bowl and handle front and backsides.
The surname "McCurdy" is engraved in Old English lette...
