I. Speer, Chicago, 'Tuscan' Two Coin Silver Place Forks Engr'd 'Jones'
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$80.00 Price for the pair.
A matched pair, each of these forks measures 7" long, while the two combined weigh 2.35 T. oz.
They are marked "I. Speer" and "Chicago" on the handle reverses.
Isaac Speer began work as a jeweler and watchmaker in Chicago in 1840, engaged in a partnership with Edward Cosper, 1852-53 (see Old Friends item 5463f for a Speer & Cosper ladle), and continued alone thereafter until 1870.
Coin silver, these date from the 1860s and are in a period pattern similar to Gibney's Tuscan and Polhamus's Cottage.
Both of these are engraved "Jones" in precise script lettering in the open area at the ends of the upturned handles .
In very fine condition, these retain clear pattern detail, have straight and pointed tines, are without bends of damage, and show warm finishes.
