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Charles Fox 1829 Nautical Motif Ster. Master Salt Spoon
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Pre 1837 VR stock# 995a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
$ 140
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This 4 1/8" long, very heavy, sterling silver master salt (or possibly mustard) spoon bears marks for London, 1829, and a maker's stamp for Charles Fox. Miller's guide by John Bly states Fox was "regarded as one of the last craftsmen silversmiths before the mechanization of the mid-19th century." This piece evidences outstanding design and skillful execution. It is cast in very high relief, with a conch like shell on the handle end, and a lot of leafy (seaweed?) detaili ...click for details
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Gorham Cast Figural Squirrel Sterling Nut Pick
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Pre 1900 stock# 994a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
$ 180
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This completely authentic, original circa 1870, sterling silver 4 5/8" long nut pick was made by Gorham. It is a superb example of this form. The squirrel is cast and is portrayed sitting atop ivy leaves. He is nibbling on a nut held in his two front paws. The ivy leaf motif repeats at the end of the twig form stem. The pick itself has a matte finish front and is gold washed. Marks are the Gorham lion, anchor, G, the word Sterling, and the number 81. The condition is flawless. The pi ...click for details
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Bronze Indian Statue of Ganesha with Figure
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Pre 1900 stock# 993a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
$ 125
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This bronze statue stands 5 1/2" high on a base that is 2" wide. The image is that of Ganesha (also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar according to Wikipedia). In this instance he is mating with a smaller female figure who is straddling his torso. Please note: this was examined by a knowledgeable source who suggests it is something over 100 years old. Please make an independent judgment based on the images, and email any questions.
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Early Gorham (left lion mark) Coin Master Salt Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 991a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
$ 35
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This 3 3/4" long, coin silver master salt spoon is distinguished in two ways. First, made by Gorham, it carries that company's less common left lion mark, dating it to the middle of the 19th century. Secondly, while appearing to be a conventional, round end form, it has two differentiating design characteristics. First, it has an overall and clearly deliberate matte finish, which is engraved with a feather "AH" monogram. This finish was ahead of its time by about twenty ye ...click for details
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Gorham Olive Coin Silver Sauce Ladle
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Pre 1900 stock# 990a
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401 437-6555
$ 48
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This 5 3/4" long, and weighty, coin silver sauce or cream ladle, is a mid 1860's piece produced by Gorham. The pattern is Olive, which in Gorham's case, is a variant from the standard design. This is a quality piece, with minimal polishing wear, no dings or dents, and a fine finish. There are surface flecks in the interior of the bowl. Marks are lion, anchor, G and Gorham & Co.
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Lunt Monticello Sterling Mustard Ladle
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Pre 1910 stock# 989a
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401 437-6555
$ 45
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This 5" long, sterling silver mustard ladle is a quality, early example of Lunt's Monticello. The design is classical, essentially Adam-esque, with a shield back, pierced design with swags. This is in flawless condition, and without a monogram or monogram removal. Marks are the Lunt emblem, Sterling, and Pat. Jan. 28, 08.
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Unusual Geo. C. Shreve (SF) Olive Pattern Serving Tongs
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Pre 1900 stock# 988a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
SOLD
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These coin silver serving tongs possess several distinguishing features. The first aspect about them that stands out is their size. They measure 9 1/4" long and weigh 4.7 T. oz. Their construction is also intriguing. They are clearly devised from a full sized dinner fork and tablespoon joined with a substantial arch. This is all equally clearly original construction that is seamlessly effected.
The pattern, which repeats on each arm is a standard Olive. These are marked G.C. Shrev ...click for details
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Gorham Shell Large Silverplate Serving Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 987a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
SOLD
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This silverplate serving spoon in Gorham's Shell pattern is a large example at 9 1/4" long, with a bowl that is 3 7/8" by 2 1/2". It is probably for vegetables or salad. The pattern is shell, which shows up in three iterations. The clearest of these in on the backside heel, while there are two expressions on the front. This is in exceptionally fine condition, and without a monogram. There is no wear to the silver, nor damage of any kind. The bowl retains most of its orig ...click for details
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Wood & Hughes Grecian Silver Teaspoons
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Pre 1900 stock# 984a
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Old Friends
401 437-6555
$ 28 per spoon
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Please note, while there are six Wood & Hughes' Grecian spoons illustrated, there are fourteen available, in two groups of four, and one group of six. They are all 6" long, marked WwH, Patent 1864. The six are coin silver, engraved "Jennings," and retailed by New Haven's E. Benjamin. One group of four are coin silver, engraved "Conrad," and were retailed by S. Savage. The remaining four are sterling silver, engraved "EO," and were retailed by P. ...click for details
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6 Gorham Meadow Sterling Gumbo Spoons
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Pre 1900 stock# 983a
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401 437-6555
$ 270 set
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Gorham's Meadow is a late 19th century naturalistic design, rendered in an art nouveau manner. Apropos of its name, it invokes clover, wheat, and various grasses arrayed in a dense, flowing pattern. This set is six, matched, 6 5/8" long, full-sized gumbo spoons, with 2" large bowls, and "ARS" cursive monograms. They are heavy, with the group weighing nearly 9 T. oz. The condition is outstanding. The forms are perfect, and especially so for the bowls which are free of ...click for details
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