Measuring about 7 5/8" long and weighing 1.2 T. oz., this coin silver item is the length of a tea or dessert knife. That it is engraved "William" in script on the handle, however, suggests it might originally have been a youth knife. In any case, it is an especially appealing example of mid 19th century silver, offered by a well known New York City maker, Albert Coles, whose three part pseudo hallmark is stamped on the backside of the blade...

The last and most successful Kings iteration, Gorham's "King George" was patented in 1894, with pieces so marked. Other identifiers on these three 4 3/4" long bouillon spoons, and two individual 5 3/4" long, solid silver individual butter spreaders include lion, anchor, G, and "Sterling." Relatively heavy, each item weighs .9 T. oz. and has the same flowing script "McL" monogram. All the pieces are in excellent estate condition, evidencing no polishing wear and having good finishes.

Measuring 5 5/8" long and weighing just over .5 T. oz., this silver olive spoon was made by Gorham, whose lion, anchor, G mark appears on the backside, along with the words "Sterling" and "Pat. 1903." The pattern is "Norfolk," aka "Villa Norfolk." The retailer's stamp is "Lux, Bond & Lux" for the West Hartford, Connecticut firm which is now "Lux, Bond & Green." In immaculate condition, and without a monogram or removal, the reticulated bowl has a bright gold wash on both front and back sides.

Stamped "Sterling" and "Mermod & Jaccard." for the premier St. Louis jewelry and silver firm, this 5 3/8" long, .7 T. oz., souvenir spoon has two identifiers. One is the obvious "1838" imprinted in the gold washed bowl. The second is disguised in the reticulated design of the handle. On the surface lattice-like, the pattern actually portrays letters spelling out "Monticello." Presumably this is a reference to a small city in Illinois east of St. Louis...

At 6 1/4" long, this piece is the next size up from a sugar spoon, with an large, 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" bowl, that suggests it is for jelly or preserves. It is moderately heavy at 1.2 T. oz. The pattern is "Diana" by International, which is a turn of the 20th century design. The scroll motif is late Victorian in style, with a suggestion of Art Nouveau, both of which fit its date. The bowl is especially appealing with its scalloped and patterned edge that repeats the design of the handle...

Classified as a "Medallion" pattern, Albert Coles' "Kenilworth" drew its imagery from English literature rather than classicism. That said, the portraiture of the male figure is interpreted in a manner that is consistent with the numerous mythological characters produced by other makers of the same 1860's period. This example is a 7 5/8" long, weighty, nearly 1.4 T. oz., master butter knife. The handle and blade are set at right angles to each other...

Evoking an early American style in both design and name, "Moulton," which is associated with a renowned family of Massachusetts silversmiths, this sterling silver gravy ladle was made by Old Newbury Crafters. It is stamped "Handwrought," "ONC sterling," and with the personal symbol of Roger R. Rowell. It measures 6 1/4" long and weighs 2.0 T. oz. The bowl is generously proportioned at 2 1/2" wide, 2" back to front, and 1/2" deep...

Cohr was a major 20th century Danish manufacturing presence whose name was associated with several prominent designers. The company output followed after a modernist style inaugurated by Georg Jensen. This pair of low candlesticks follow in this style. They are triangularly shaped, 2 1/4" across at the widest, and stand 1/2" tall. The combined weight is 2.0 T. oz. They rest on three conjoined legs that extend out beyond the mid point of each side of the triangle...

Dating from 1866 according to the inscription on the sidewall, which is inscribed below the name "C.E...

Marked "Patent 1866" and with two lions flanking an "S," for Philadelphia's George Sharp, and Bailey, for the Philadelphia retailer, this pair of tongs measure 5 3/4" long and weigh 1.4+ T. oz. The pattern is referred to as "Ball End," for which Sharp is strongly identified. The form, however, is unusual in that the screw-in ball is attached to a three dimensional, 1" diameter by 1/4" thick, disk. This whole assembly comes apart. This is engraved with a star motif on one side and has a borde...

At 7 7/8" long, this is a large tea or dessert knife. It is also heavy, weighing 1.8 T. oz. Dating from c. 1870, it is marked with the Boston retailer name "Bigelow, Kennard & Co." on the blade, along with "Sterling." It has a flat, solid silver handle with a blunt end similar to the blunt end of the blade. It is bright cut engraved with a stylized leaf and floral design and has an Old English "M" monogram. The backside is plain. It is in exceptionally fine condition. It is free of blade ...

Dating from 1855, "Beaded" is one of Gorham's earliest line patterns and was produced for a considerable period of time. As such, it was made in both coin and sterling silver. This example is the latter. It is an exceptionally large, 12" long, and heavy, nearly 4.5 T. oz., fish slice. At this scale, the shank is thick and the beading high relief and tactile. The blade is elegantly shaped, with a gently curved lower edge, scalloping on the upper end and shoulder, a notched lower corner, and ...