Marked "Pat. App. For," this is a first run example of Whiting's 1905 Art Nouveau "Violet." Other marks are the Whiting logo, "Sterling," and the name of the retailer, "I. Lewkowitz" of New York City. The piece is a 7 5/8" long, weighty at just over 1.5 T. oz., solid silver master butter knife. It is in mint condition and without a monogram or removal. Portions of the blade have serrated edges imitative of violet leaves. In sum, this is an exceptionally fine example in all aspects.

In pristine condition, and without a monogram or removal, this original example of Alvin's Art Nouveau "Old Orange Blossom" measures 6" long and weighs a relatively heavy 1.2 T. oz. It is marked with the finely lettered words "Patent" and "Sterling" as would be expected, along with the three part Alvin emblem. All the elements of the floral design retain their sharply defined and detailed elements, including those that so artfully extend onto the scallop shaped bowl...

An early Wood & Hughes piece, dating circa 1855, this coin silver master butter knife is substantially sized at 7 3/4" long and weighing 1.1 T. oz. It is a singular design, having a twisted stem and a notched, shield shaped handle. It is similar in overall form to Gorham's little known "Imperial" pattern of the same period, and of which Wood & Hughes had an almost identical match. The upper edge of the blade has two notches that repeat the design of the handle...

Gorham's "Medallion" was the pattern of choice offered by mid 1860's Tiffany & Co. when it was only a retailer and not a manufacturer. This 5 7/8" long, .8 T. oz., ice cream spoon is an example of this partnership. It is stamped lion, anchor, G for Gorham, "Pat. 1864," "Tiffany & Co.," and "Sterling" on the plain backside. The figure is a youthful helmeted male warrior. The blunt end bowl has a ribbed interior and notched and slightly flanged shoulders...

Reflective of aesthetic movement sensibilities which found much of their inspiration in Asian decorative motifs, Whiting's "Japanese" joins the Tiffany and Wood & Hughes patterns of the same name, along with Wendt's "Bird," as representative designs in this mode. This piece is a 6" long, approximately .8 T. oz., sugar spoon with a shell bowl. It features a bird with uplifted wing alighting upon a bamboo stem...

Whiting used a single bowl form for all its serving spoons in the "Imperial Queen" line, and that appears on this 7 1/2" long, 1.5 T. oz. small berry or preserve. It is in flawless condition and without a monogram or removal. The finish is lustrous. Marks are the Whiting logo, "Sterling," "Pat. 1893.," and an Old English "O."

The genre is known as "souvenir spoons," but occasionally such commemorative items were produced in other forms. That is the case with this 6 3/8" long, probably youth, fork made by Watson. It is a heavy item, weighing 1.3 T. oz., and reflecting exceptional die work and finish. The word "Missouri" appears on a banner draped across the end of the handle. There are a remarkably high number of additional images portrayed on both sides of the remainder of the handle...

At 8", this solid sterling silver pickle or olive fork is exceptionally long. It is also an unusual form, with three pointed tines, the center one of which extends beyond the other two. The pattern is Newport Shell by Frank Smith. This is a heavy weight pattern, which this is, in spite of its slender form. There is no monogram or removal. The condition is very good. There is no polishing wear, only slight surface scratches consistent with its age...

This solid sterling silver butter pick is 6" long. It is an old, original item, not one contrived from another piece...

According to the 1885 Gorham catalog, Nuremberg consisted of some 150 or so figures intended to represent the peasant characters of "the country that was home to Albert Durer." The line incorporated cast figures set atop a tubular shank. This 6 1/8" long sugar spoon portrays a monk. Pieces tended to be light, and that is the case with this item. The bowl has flanged shoulders and is finished in a mostly intact original gold wash. It is in excellent condition and is stamped with the Gorham l...

Born in Providence, Rhode Island,established himself in Cincinnati, Ohio as a jeweler. He had several partnerships, one with John Gould Anthony, also originally of Providence. The dates on this firm were 1836-40. This example bearing the Rhodes, Anthony & Co. mark is a 6" long, .9 T. oz. sauce or cream ladle. It has a plain, broad end that curves downward. The shoulders off the bowl are high and pronounced. There is a feathered script "KW" monogram. The condition is excellent with essenti...

This 7 1/4" long, just under 1.5 T. oz., gravy ladle is a pristine example of late 19th century silver craft. It is a bright cut floral and leaf design set on a matte finish ground. The slightly ovoid bowl also has a matte surface with gold vermeil. There is a script "A.J." monogram on the otherwise plain backside of the handle. Marks are the retailer's name, Whitney & Co., and Sterling.