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S. D. Brower Medallion Coin Silver Teaspoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 1208fb
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$ 45 each, five available
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Sperry Douglas Brower was an Albany silversmith and manufacturer of repute and substantial size. Examples of his work are readily found, although that is not the case with his Medallion pattern, as instances of it are scant. In fact, Don Soeffing in his work on Medallion silver shows two spoon examples and states they are the only pieces he had seen (admittedly some time ago now as that publication is aging). This piece is a 5 7/8" long, .7 T. oz., teaspoon. It features a right facing f ...click for details
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Schohay, Ludwig & Co. Coin Silver Master Butter Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 1207fb
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$ 55
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Measuring 6 3/4" long, weighing 1.0 T. oz., and dating from the 1860's, this coin silver (so marked) master butter knife has a double provenance. It is stamped with the arrow symbol attributed to Philadelphia's Scohay, Ludwig & Co., and the retail name of Pottstown, Pennsylvania's R.C. Green. It has a characteristic Philadelphia look, with a pointed tip handle and overall engraving, the dominant feature of which is stylized palmetto leaves. There is a feathered script &qu ...click for details
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JD&S, Sheffield, Twist & Engraved Sterling Sugar Sifter
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Pre 1900 stock# 1206fb
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$ 95
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This sterling silver sugar sifter is imaginatively designed, and perhaps more so given its variance from traditional, i.e. constrained or formulaic, English style. The touch marks on the reverse date it to 1892, made by James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield, England. It is a 5 3/4" long, rather heavy, 1.5 T. oz., sugar sifter. The handle has an irregular margin and a short lower twisted section. The surface is finely engraved and diamond cut in a stylized floral motif. The 1 7/8" di ...click for details
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Polhamus Diamond Coin Silver Sugar Shell
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Pre 1900 stock# 1205fb
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$ 60 HOLD
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Diamond was originated by John Polhamus in 1857, as indicated by the "J.P. Patent 1857" stamped on the reverse of this 5 7/8" long, .8 T. oz. coin silver sugar spoon. The pattern was later produced by Shiebler and in sterling, and frequently retailed by Tiffany. This item was retailed by "Jas. Mix Jr." of Albany, NY. It has a shell bowl and a fancy script "HJW" monogram, and is in flawless condition. There is no evident polishing wear, nor dents, dings or b ...click for details
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Gorham Corinthian Sterling Macaroni Server
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Pre 1900 stock# 1204fb
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$ 445 HOLD
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Generally identified as a macaroni server, this large, multi-pronged serving piece is sometimes associated with oysters or vegetables. This example is an early piece and fully original, i.e. not "made up," in Gorham's Corinthian. It is substantial, measuring 10 1/4" long and weighing 2.6 T. oz. The cupped serving bowl has a central vee, seven prongs, a notched upper edge, and an engraved surface. The handle has a fancy, and quite handsome, period "SW" monogram. ...click for details
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Tiffany Renaissance Sterling Sugar Spoon
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Pre 1910 stock# 1202f
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$ 135 HOLD
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Tiffany's Renaissance is a classically inspired pattern that was issued at the beginning of the 20th century. The dominant element is a female figure surrounded by fruit and floral details that are suggestive of the abundance of the earth. This item is a 5 3/4" long, quite heavy, 1.5+ T. oz., sugar spoon. It has a deep, gold washed bowl with a flanged edged. The handle is monogrammed "GMM" in fine script lettering. The condition is flawless, with only the slightest signs ...click for details
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Original Durgin Dauphin Sterling Lettuce Serving Fork
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Pre 1900 stock# 1201f
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$ 325
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Slender and willowy at 8 3/4" long, this lettuce serving fork is not without substance as it weighs 1.6 T. oz. It is an original piece of Dauphin produced by Durgin when it was an independent company, and not under the auspices of Gorham as later examples of Dauphin were. The patent date was 1897 and this dates close on to that. It is in superb condition, showing no wear and being free of any flaws. The decorated tine area retains its original gold wash, front and back sides. The rever ...click for details
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Henry Hebbard Mask Coin Silver Pie Server
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Pre 1900 stock# 1200fb
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$ 155
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Mask was patented in 1859 by Henry Hebbard and later adopted as a line pattern by Whiting. This piece is clearly Hebbard's, stamped with his mark and patent date, along with the name of the retailer, "Giles, Bro. & Co." of Chicago. It was a pattern that Tiffany favored and is often found with that retailer's mark on it. It is a substantial item, measuring 9 3/16" long overall, with a blade that is 4 1/2" by 2 7/8" at the widest, and weighing 2.4 T. oz. Th ...click for details
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Tiffany Chrysanthemum All Sterling Fish Knife
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Pre 1900 stock# 1199f
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$ 185
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This fish (place) knife is an old and original piece. It is marked "Tiffany & Co.," "Makers," "Sterling," and with a lower case "m," all stamped on the solid silver blade. It measures 7 5/8" long and weighs 2.2 T. oz., including the hollow handle and any fill that might be in it. It is a clean example, without a monogram, and showing no wear on the pattern and only slight surface scratches on the blade. The fitting with the blade is tight, and ...click for details
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Durgin Shell Large & Heavy All Sterling Crumber
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Pre 1900 stock# 1198f
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$ 160
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This sterling silver crumber was made by Durgin in the late 19th century and retailed by Boston's Bigelow, Kennard & Co., and so marked on the reverse. The pattern is Shell, which has an embossed shell set on a simple rounded antique end. The backside is monogrammed "EJW" in script. It measures 10 1/2" long and weighs a robust 4.3 T. oz. The blade is 5 1/4" by 2 1/8". It has an upraised and scalloped edge along three sides. It is in excellent condition. Th ...click for details
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