Gorham's "Imperial" is a mid 19th century design that is rarely ever marked. This 4 11/16" long, relatively heavy .4 T. oz., coffee spoon, however, is stamped "Coin." Wood & Hughes had a counterpart design that seems always to have been marked "WwH." The patterns so closely parallel each other that they are nearly indistinguishable unless set alongside one another. The design has leafy elements that are reminiscent of "Olive," but overall "Imperial" is more complex...

Wilson was a prominent name in 19th century Philadelphia silver manufacturing. The firm operated as a partnership between Robert and William from the 1820's to the 1850's and it was during this time that this 5 3/4" long, .6 T. oz., coin silver teaspoon was made. The broad handle, narrow shank design of the handle stands apart from what is generally characteristic of the company's style. It has attractive engraving on the handle, with a reserve at the tip...

Measuring 4" long and weighing just over .3 T. oz., this master salt spoon was made by Lunt. The pattern is "Mount Vernon," which is an early 20th century design featuring a central shield surrounded by a pair of cornucopias. The interior of the bowl has a matte finish. The piece is in flawless condition and is without a monogram or removal. It is marked with the Lunt emblem, "Sterling," and "Pat'd 11-29-05."

Later produced under the Mount Vernon nameplate, "Queen" originated with Howard of Providence, Rhode Island, and it is in fact Howard's four leaf clover mark that appears on this example. It is a 4 13/16" long, relatively heavy .4 T. oz., three tine strawberry fork. The pattern is distinguished by its robust leafy scroll border surmounted by a shell and a crown terminal. The backside has an Old English "E" monogram and in addition to the Howard mark, includes the words "Sterling," and "Pat...

Born in 1763, the maker of this spoon, Jacob Sargeant, lived and worked in an arc that ranged from Mansfield in east central Connecticut, then to Springfield, Massachusetts, and lastly to Hartford where he died in 1843. "Coffin End" style dating c. 1800, this spoon dates to his working years in Hartford. It measures 5 1/4" long and weighs .4 T. oz. There is a fancy feather script "NG" (?) monogram on the front, while the backside is plain save for the mark "J...

Measuring 5 5/8" long and weighing not quite .5 T. oz., this coin silver tea or coffee spoon is marked "D. Williams" with a hatched border. This is the mark for Deodat Williams of Boston, and its c. 1805 date would place it early in his career. It has a coffin end handle, with an elongated, rectangular shape and high, squared shoulders at the join with the handle. The backside is plain except for the mark. There is a rather primitive, large, feathered script "AB" monogram...

In the 1925 Wakefield pattern by Reed & Barton, this four tine baby fork measures 4 1/4" long and weighs a robust .7 T. oz. The design is a tipt end with a feathered border, and in this instance is engraved "John Jr." in block lettering. It is in immaculate condition, having apparently served more as a show piece than a utilitarian item. Marks are the Reed & Barton emblem and the word Sterling.

Made by Towle and Patented in 1892 according to the mark on the reverse (other marks are Sterling and the Towle emblem), the Princess pattern incorporates delicate scroll and floral elements in it design. This item is a 5" long, three tine strawberry fork. It is in excellent condition and without a monogram or removal.

Marked for Amos Cutler of Boston, measuring 7 1/8" long, and weighing just over .6 T. oz., the look of this Tipt End coin silver spoon is fully in keeping with its time and place. It takes on a different dimension, however, given the fine script inscription engraved on the reverse side of the handle. It reads, "Joanna Rich, Born Aug. 20th 1839," so clearly this was a youth spoon that is timelessly imbued with a history...

This c. 1900 sterling silver butter pat measures 3 1/8" in diameter and is relatively heavy at .7 T. oz. It was made by Frank Whiting and is model number 2090, according to the markings stamped on the underside. The border is highly decorative, featuring an acanthus leaf motif arrayed in a way to suggest scrolls and ribbon. The center has an especially artful "RMM" monogram set on an angle. The piece is in flawless condition and has a fine finish.

This silver bon bon or nut spoon measures 5 3/8" long and weighs .5 T. oz. The pattern is "Poppy" by Baker-Manchester. Poppy is an early 20th century, Art Nouveau design of considerable appeal. This has a three section bowl with a scalloped edge, flanged rim. This is in exceptionally fine condition, showing no wear or damage, and having a fine finish. Marks are the Baker-Manchester "M" flanged by birds, and the word "Sterling."

Each of these two 3 1/2" long, not quite .5 T. oz. combined, coffee or demitasse spoons bears hallmarks for London, 1805, with a maker's stamp for William Eley and William Fearn...