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Gorham Victorian Aesthetic Sterling Silver Mug
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Pre 1900 stock# 572a
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Old Friends
$ 265
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This sterling silver mug, produced by Gorham in 1885 according to the boar's head date symbol on the underside, stands 3 1/8" high, has a top diameter of 2 5/8", a bottom diameter of 2 1/2", and weighs 3.3 T. oz. Its design is very much of its period, in the aesthetic mode. The body sits on die rolled, 1/2" wide, decorative rim that splays outward. The underside of the lip is encircled by another die rolled border. The plain sidewalls are engraved in a floral design t ...click for details
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Peter Krider Applied Medallion Boxed Coin Youth Set
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Pre 1900 stock# 507a
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$ 295
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Peter Krider's entry into the 1860's Medallion category of design features a cast figure of a youthful Mercury. This ensemble is a three piece youth set in its original box. The knife is 7 1/2" long and solid coin silver. It has a blunt-end blade and flat handle. The fork is 6 5/16" and the spoon is 5 7/8". All three pieces are heavy, and are stamped "P.L.K." and inscribed "Annie" in script. They all have appealing period engraving and wriggle wo ...click for details
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Opulent Durgin Bouquet Sterling Berry Spoon
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Pre 1900 stock# 257A
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$ 285
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Little is documented about this elusive, and rarely found, late Victorian pattern produced by Durgin. It is commonly called Bouquet. It is a multi-motif design that features a variety of floral interpretations, depending upon the piece. This example is a 9" long, 2.5 T. oz., solid sterling silver berry spoon. The floral interpretation is opulent. The theme extends into the lushly engraved bowl. The bowl has unusual crenulated edges and is finished is a deep, bronze colored gold wash. ...click for details
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Massive Warner (Baltimore or Phila.) Coin Server
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Pre 1900 stock# 203A
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$ 225
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At 10 1/8" long and nearly 3 T. oz., this mid 19th century serving item is massive by any measure. It is marked Warner and Coin on the reverse. The name Warner is most associated with Baltimore, but this may have a Philadelphia origin. Certainly the design suggests this, as the shape of the handle is quite similar to Faber items. The intricate bright work in the bowl is also suggestive of Philadelphia, several of whose makers excelled in this kind of work. The serving portion is 3 7/8 ...click for details
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Large Gorham Cottage Sterling Victorian Tongs
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Pre 1900 stock# 141A
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$ 120
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This pair of sterling silver tongs are 5 3/4" long and weigh a substantial 1.6 T. oz. They are large scaled in every way. The band at the arch is 11/16" wide, the widest part of the arms is 7/8", and the grips are robust. The pattern is Gorham's Cottage. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, G, and the words Sterling and Patent 1861. Each arm is engraved with the same elegant "LE" Victorian period monogram. The condition is outstanding. The form is perfect, with ...click for details
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