$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 ...
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Other marks include the company's "lion and W" logo, "Sterling," and the name of the retailer, "Geo. W. Biggs," Pittsburgh, 1868-1903.
This has a shell bowl that is finished in a bright gold wash front and back sides.
Never monogrammed, this is without polishing wear, has a flawless bowl save for a surface scuff on the back side, and shows a bright fin...
$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...
$285.00
This representation, a pair of 4 1/2" long, heavy at approximately 1.6 T. oz., tongs was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem and "Sterling" are impressed on the inside of one grip. These are illustrated in the company catalogue of 1888 (see above image 2) in a list identified as "sugar, olive, and bon-bon tongs."
Cast, these are highly detailed and portray the check...
$38.00
This piece is a 7 1/4" long, just over 1.1 T. oz., solid silver master butter knife.
It has a broad, 1" wide, flat, blade with an upswept, pointed tip, and notched edges.
There is a line script "MLJ" or "MLT" monogram engraved sideways on the handle.
In very fine condition, this is without any evident wear and has a bright, even, finish.
Marks are T...
He produced jewelry and flat and hollow ware. In addition to the piece noted above, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum has a leaf form spoon of his that is listed on its online catalogue.
Working from 1897 onward, he established the partnership of Potte...
Measuring 7 1/8" long and weighing approximately 1.2 T. oz., this is a lunch, or simply a regular or place, piece.
It is characterized by a narrow shank that broadens widely, comes to a point at an unturned end which has a raised scroll and diamond drop that looks something like a fleur-de-lis...
The pattern is "Virginiana," Gorham's expressive Art Nouveau poppy motif introduced in 1904.
A heavy line, this weighs 1.6 T. oz.
Never monogrammed, this remains in exceptionally fine condition. The pattern detail is sharp and well-defined, free of polishing wear. The tines are straight, even, pointed and without burrs or nicks. The finish has a rich, even, patina.
Ma...
$70.00
The imagery is fully developed on the reticulated bowl of this 4 7/8" long, weighty at approximately 1.2 T. oz., bon bon or nut spoon.
Presented in remarkable detail, the leaves show veined and textured surfaces, the rounded grapes are set in high relief, and the tendrils form an artful grid among the open ...
$48.00
Dating c. 1880, it is bright cut engraved on its otherwise plain walls in an Aesthetic, i.e. Eastlake, style that incorporates fern, leaf, flower, and non-representational detailing and wriggle work.
An open reserve area is inscribed "F.A. Brock." in elegant cursive lettering.
In excellent condition, this is wi...
$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...
$80.00
This 6 1/2" long, approximately 1.2 T. oz., serving spoon is an early production piece, original to George, marked "Erickson Sterling".
A serving spoon with an ovoid bowl, the pattern is "Chino," which is a rounded end fiddle design. ...
$55.00
Visually it is divided into two sections. The upper part is flat, thick, and set in a "French Thread" pattern on both sides.
The lower part of the shank is also flat, and has a splayed end where it joins the handle.
The tines are broad and relatively blunt.
It was made by William Gale of New York who operated in numerous partnerships, this one is denoted "WG&S," for William Gale and Son, which spanned th...
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This 7 1/2" long, 1.2 T. oz., tea aka breakfast aka dessert knife is an early solid coin silver example marked with Coles' three part "eagle," "A/C," "bust" emblem.
Classified as a "Medallion" pattern by D. Albert Soeffing in his foundational work on this design genre, he cites a May 8, 1895 article in the Jewlers' Circular ...
Artfully crafted, the hollow handles have rounded ends with a "Thread" design and arum leaf detailing at the join with beaded and engraved banding.
The knife blade, fork, and spoon themselves are all solid silver, and each one is delic...
$85.00
This 8 5/8" long, weighty at 2.1 T. oz., circa 1840, coin silver table serving spoon is a case in point. It is stamped with a "crown, bust, lion" along with "IM" for John Munro, and "NB" for the province of New Brunswick, the city of St. John in this case, for the this maker.
A well-crafted piece, it ha...
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Ice tongs (which could readily be used for salad), they have a 1 1/2" diameter embossed bowl with scalloped edges at the end of one arm, and a cut leaf shaped grip on the other.
The arch is wide, 1" across, and reinforced for strength, and without a monogram or inscription.
The pattern is "Dresden," dating from the late 19th century. It incorporates an array of raised, finely rendered, perhaps forget-me-not or ...
$225.00
Designed and executed in an Arts & Crafts manner, and likely dating from the early 20th century, it appears to be hand formed, showing, for example, distinct hammering marks on the underside of the foot that carry through very subtly to the exterior surface.
The bowl, which somewhat r...