Arguably the most engaging of several Art Nouveau florals that Wallace produced in the early 20th century, "Violet" presents in a charmingly delicate manner. This example is an original, i.e. not made up or later production, 6 1/2" long, just over .6 T. oz., olive spoon. It has a scalloped edge bowl with a reticulated interior. The pattern extends onto the margins of the shoulders. It is in mint condition and without a monogram or monogram removal...

An example from Tiffany's 1872 "Vine" series, the specific motif on this 8 3/4 long, 2.6 T. oz. berry spoon is "Grape." A detailed and realistic pattern, the front of the handle is embellished with grape, tendril and leaf elements set against a stippled ground. The backside is considerably simplified and has a polished surface. In this instance, the reverse also has an expressive, Art Nouveau style, script "ET" monogram...

This sterling silver sugar spoon and bon bon or nut spoon in Gorham's "Buttercup" are both old examples and without a monogram or removal. They have the flanged rims and decorated shoulders that are found only on early examples of the pattern, and the marks are lion, anchor, G, and "Sterling," again indicative of age. The sugar spoon measures 6" long and weighs 1.0 T. oz., while the attractively reticulated bon bon length is 4 5/8" and weight just over .7 T. oz...

Old and original examples, each of these four individual butter spreaders is solid sterling silver. They have flat handles and are without monograms or removals. They measure 5 3/4" long and weigh a relatively heavy .9 T. oz. apiece. Frontenac is an Art Nouveau daylily design dating from 1903. The pattern is exceptionally detailed, showing to full measure all aspects of the lily blossoms including the stamens and pollen flecks on the petals...

Measuring 5 3/4" long and weighing 1.2 T. oz., this sauce or small gravy ladle is marked for Stone Studios, which originated in 1937 as the continuation of the Arthur Stone workshop. As it also carries a "B" craftsman's letter, probably for long time worker Edward Billings, it is likely early in the history of the successor company while Stone's original workers remained still available...

Whiting produced berry, or serving, spoons in "Lily" in a variety of sizes, some with minor differences in length. This is apparently the largest, measuring 9 1/4" long and weighing just under 3.7 T. oz. It is also distinguished by the over-sized scale of its bowl which is 3 1/2" long and 3" wide. It is also an old example, carrying all the marks for an early production piece. These include the Whiting logo, the words "Pat...

Later produced as a Wallace pattern, "Meadow Rose" originated with Watson in 1907. This is an early example, having the Watson crown, W, lion, hallmark, along with the W in a pennant emblem, and the word "Sterling." Older pieces have crisper and sharper pattern detail, and tend to have finer finishes than later pieces. That is the case with this 9 3/16" long, 2.7 T...

A popular form during most of the second half of the 19th century, this c. 1870 sterling silver olive server has a spoon on one end and a fork on the other. It measures 9 5/8" long and weighs 1.0 T. oz. Made by Gorham, and stamped with that company's lion, anchor, G hallmark, as well as "Sterling," it also carries the name of the retailer, Boston's "Bigelow, Kennard & Co." It has a twisted stem with a shield like detail toward the fork end. This is monogrammed "S" in Old English lettering. ...

An especially choice example of Whiting's popular "Lily of the Valley," this bon bon or nut spoon measures 4 1/2" long, has a bowl that is 2" wide, and weighs almost .6 T. oz. The reticulated bowl has scalloped edges and a satin matte finish on the front and back sides. It is without a monogram or removal. As suggested, this is in mint condition. There is no polishing wear, the pattern detail remains crisp and well-defined, and the finish is lustrous. Marks are the Whiting emblem, the word ...

An unassuming item, this small, open, sterling silver nut or master salt dish nonetheless possesses a fair measure of charm. It is oval shaped, measures 2 1/2" long by 2" wide, stands 3/4" high, weighs .7 T. oz., and sits on four ball feet. The ends on the long axis are swooped upward and rounded, while the sidewalls have something of a crenulated edge made up of scalloping and scrolls. The interior is finished in a satin finish gold wash. The outside is plain, without a monogram or inscript...

An original example of this standout Art Nouveau pattern dating from 1901, this piece is stamped in fine lettering with the Reed & Barton emblem, the words "Sterling" and "Pat. App'l For," this phrase particularly indicative of its age. The item is a 5 3/4" long, approximately .8 T. oz., seafood or oyster cocktail fork. It is in immaculate condition and without a monogram or removal.

Fried oyster servers show themselves in various forms, some quite whimsical. Wood & Hughes contributed a singular style to the line up as evidenced in this 10 1/2", nearly 3.7 T. oz., example. The pattern is "Daisy," an attractive 1880 floral design whose inspiration is self-evident. The serving end measures 5 1/2" long and 3" wide. It is rounded, flat, and asymmetrical, shaped quite like a golf club head. The sidewalls at the join with the handle are wrapped upward and around and thus form...