$46.00
The plain, rounded and downturned end with a smooth back, style of this 9 1/4", 1.4 T. oz., coin silver serving spoon dates circa 1820, tracing to his NYC years or even his short period in NC.
The handle has a slight fidd...
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.
Eleazer relocated to Portland, Maine about 1806, and from 1814-18 was in partnership there with Charles Farley.
Four of these six, essentially matched, coffee or tea spoons are marked "Wyer & Farley" along with an "ea...
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It is a mid 19th century, coin silver, piece in a French Thread aka Fiddle Thread pattern.
The 2 1/4" bowl is shell form with a scalloped and notched edge and high, rounded, shoulders at the join with the handle.
Never monogrammed, it is in excellent condition, absent polishing wear, free of dents, bends, or tears in the bowl, and with a pleasing patina. There are light surface scratches consistent wit...
$85.00
It has a twisted stem and flat, rounded end, handle. This and the generously proportioned, 3 1/4" by 2 1/4", bowl are bright cut engraved in the Aesthetic taste. It likely dates from the mid 1870s.
The deta...
$36.00
The two men established a partnership, which through a series of transitions eventually became Lunt Silversmiths, thus there is a long silversmithing lineage represented in this 6 3/16" long, .5 T. oz., sugar, or possibly small jelly, spoon marked "W. P. Jones" and "Coin."
It dates 1847-57, the period when Jones...
$65.00
This pair of 5 3/4" long, .9 T. oz., coin silver tongs are marked "W.P. & H. Perry" for that partnership.
Their plain, angular, fiddle shaped arms date them from early in the partnership, c. 1830. Perhaps they were an old style...
$185.00
Made by Wood & Hughes, the pattern is Viola, issued in 1875. The design incorporates an arch, palmettos, anthemia, and scrolling, drawing together Greek, Egyptian, and Gothic Revival elements in a successful amalgamation of period motifs.
The handle front incorporates an elegant, engraved, Victorian style, "OR" or "RO" monogram.
The f...
$68.00
The pattern is "Venetian," which is a Moorish or Renaissance Revival design.
The plum-shaped bowl is relative large and elongated at 3" by 1 3/4" at the widest, by 1/2" deep. It has a central groove in the base, a flange rim, and a pale, satin matte, gold finish on the engraved interior, and ...
$365.00
Baluster form, it has a beaded base with smaller beading encircling the top rim. The area of the body opposite the C scroll, hollow handle is chased in a floral (perhaps hibiscus)...
$95.00
A multi-motif design that incorporates scrolling, rosettes, and acanthus leaf detailing, the pattern is markedly elaborated.
This particular pair have added engraving on the upper portions of the arms. The leaf form grips are highly articulated and finished in a satin gold wash.
The arch has a folded crimp, which serves to add strength...
$65.00
Produced at a time when the company was enjoying great prosperity and was especially productive, it exhibits sophisticated design and high quality execution. This is especially evident in the plum-shaped, notched edge, bowl that is intricately engraved and finished with a matte gold surface on the interior and bright gold on the exterior.
The name...
$395.00
Solid coin silver and dating circa 1860, it was made by Wood & Hughes whose "WwH" emblem is stamped on the underside.
It could be a sugar basket for large tea set, or perhaps a sweet meat server.
Very much a period piece, it incorporates design elements popular in the period.
The body and ...
$65.00
An unusual form, it is likely a cream ladle.
The pattern is "Angelo," which is a Renaissance Revival design patented in 1878, as indicated on the reverse. Other marks are "WwH" and "Sterling."
This is engraved "MEP" over "'90" in fancy, feathered script lettering on the handle backside.
The pattern detail remains sharp and well defined, absent polishing w...
$85.00
The pattern is "Angelo" which is a Renaissance Revival design that also shows Persian stylistic influences.
Having a large, 3 3/4" long by 2 3/8" at the widest, bowl, this is likely a salad serving spoon, although it certainly could function as a rice or platter piece.
The bowl has fluted or coffered shoulders and is engraved...
$75.00
The intricate detail of the design on the handle is complimented in this instance with a bowl engraved with particularly fine, decorative, palmetto leaves, all set against a soft, satin finish on the interior.
The backside of the handle is engraved "Irene." in script. This may have been a cherished gift, and left unused, thus off...
$48.00
The pattern is unnamed, but is essentially an unembellished version of the company's 1875 Renaissance Revival "Angelo," with an engraved script "H.B.L." monogram in the place where the Moorish detail of "Angelo" otherwise appears.
Solid silver...
$46.00
Dating circa 1870, the handle is of a form that Faber favored. It has a curved surface handle with a gently pointed tip and scalloped sides. This is bright cut and wriggle work engraved in a period, toward a Greek Revival style, design that incorporates a leaf and flower...