Marked "Wood & Son." (as well as "Coin") with the "W" faint, presumably this c. 1870 piece was produced by Boston's N. G. Wood & Son. It is an unusual form serving fork, possibly an early style macaroni, otherwise vegetable.

Measuring 8 1/8" long and weighing nearly 2.1 T. oz., it has a large, five tine, working end. This is deeply cupped, engraved, and finished in a gold wash. The edges of the tines and the shoulders are scalloped and notched in a pronounced fashion...

This hollow handle design by Wood & Hughes is unusual in that it is not a line pattern. It some resembles Gorham's "Angelo" in the stag-like shape of the handle, and was likely produced about the same 1870 date. It is far more elaborate than "Angelo," however, featuring a series of leaves or petals on either side of the handle, the flat end of which has an Old English "K" monogram. The lower portion of the handle has a five round bands leading to a block-like, faceted join with the blade...

Having an urn shape that is suggestive of mid 19th century style, this matched pair of open salts (or could be used as nut dishes) actually date to 1900 or later. They were made by New York's J. Wagner & Son.

Each one stands 2 1/8" high, has a maximum diameter of 2 5/8", and sits on a pedestal base that is 1 13/16" across. The combined weight is 2.4 T. oz. The bodies have faceted sides, and the tops and bottoms have rolled rims...

This medium sized, open bowl has a top diameter of 6 5/8", sits on a flat base that is 3 1/2" across, stands 2 1/2" high, and weighs 10.8 T. oz. It carries the mark for Karl F. Leinonen who was the head smith in Boston's "Handicraft Shop" founded in 1901. He later established his own operation and in the course of things became a prominent name in the American A&C movement...

Stamped with Boston's Farrington & Hunnewell three part pseudo hallmark, this c. 1860 coin silver pie server is exceptionally large. It measures 10 3/4" long, has a blade that is 5" by 3" at the widest, and weighs a substantial 3.0 T. oz.

The pattern is "Olive," a standard design of the period, but with numerous variations. The backside of the handle is monogrammed "MFB" in an elegant script. The blade has scalloped shoulders and slightly upraised margins...

These six coin silver teaspoons are exceptionally fine examples of mid 19th century coin silver. They all match and are marked with the three part pseudo hallmark of Albany, New York's Johnson & Godley (1843-50), and the name of the retailer, "Hood & Tobey," also of Albany and with overlapping dates with J&G.

Each spoon measures a slightly over-sized 6 1/4" long, while the group weighs 3.4 T. oz. They have tipt ends and the same double monograms, "F.S.N." and "E.S." in script lettering...

A turn of the 20th century design, Gorham's "Henry II" employs imagery evocative of English heraldry. The central element is an imperial looking lion's face surrounded by acanthus leaf detailing. Other elements include wings, a fish scale pattern suggestive of medieval armor on the stem of handle, and fruit or floral elements.

This example is a substantially sized vegetable or salad serving fork. It measures 8 3/4" long, has a three tine working end that is 3 1/2" by 2 1/2", and weighs a hef...

This 5 7/8" long, just over .5 T. oz., olive spoon is an early production, original example of Gorham's "Chantilly." It is in immaculate condition and without a monogram or removal. The pierced bowl has a flanged rim and is finished in a bright gold wash front and back sides. Marks are lion, anchor, G, "Sterling," and "PAT 1895."

That this 5 1/4" long, relatively heavy at over .4 T. oz., sterling silver strawberry fork is a Gorham numbered item indicates it was specially designed and not part of a line pattern. It has an open work, latticed handle, with an overall clean look. A likely date is around 1900. It is without a monogram or removal and is in immaculate condition, showing no wear whatsoever. The three tines are straight, pointed, and relatively thick. Marks are Gorham's lion, anchor, G emblem, "Sterling," an...

Marked "Sterling" but without a manufacturer's stamp, this match safe measures 2 1/4" by 1 1/8" by 1/4" and weighs .6 T. oz. American in origin, the scrolling leaf design suggests a late 19th century date. It has a slightly gray, matte surface, i.e. butler's finish. It is in very good condition. There are no splits or dents, although there is some unevenness on the surface. The latching mechanism works perfectly and the fit with the lid is as it should be.

Measuring a generous 9 1/2" long, and weighing just over 2.3 T. oz., this serving spoon is marked "JS" for John Smith (Smyth), with the remaining hallmarks indicating Dublin, Ireland, and 1802. It has a down turned handle with a reverse tipt end, and an exposed drop on the bowl. The front is monogrammed "AMB" in a feathered script. The condition is very good. The handle is flawless, while the bowl has some pebbling in the base and the slightest bit of tip wear. The marks are fully legible, ...

One of the most elegant designs produced by Durgin, "Regent" (1885) holds it own within the panoply of first rank patterns generated in the Victorian era. The design employs scroll, shell, and leaf elements interspersed with latticed areas. A weighty line as well, this characteristic carries through even to place pieces such at this 5 7/8" long, nearly 1.2 T. oz. citrus (orange or grapefruit) spoon.

The narrow, pointed bowl has an unusual, wide, flanged edge and decorated heel. It also h...