in the form of miniature 18th century porringers, length across handles 3 1/4; diameter of opening 1 3/4 inches, some minor etching of interior (see third photo) as is often seen in salt cellars but fine overall condition, no monogram, weight 3.31 oz. Troy the pair.
engraved in bowl, whether it was a souvenir from that leafy suburb of Northampton or a gift to some long ago Florence we'll never know, length 7 1/8 inches, slight wear to crown (reverse) but fine overall condition, weight 1.68 oz Troy.
knife, floral engraved blade, length 7 1/8 inches, weight .77 oz Troy, no monogram, fine condition, marked "W & H". At the risk redundancy, we'll say that it would be impossible to have this engraving done today for twice the sum of forty-five dollars. Even then, you'd be hard pressed to find someone with the skill to do it...
by I & T DuBois NY circa 1790, bright cut oval cartouche surrounds monogram "HL" in period script, length 8 3/4 inches, weight 1.76 oz. Troy, one scratch in bowl (see third photo) and a hint of tip wear but fine overall condition.
Bennett & Caldwell, Philadelphia circa 1845, length 5 inches, weight 2.12 oz. Troy, monogrammed "EK" in script at end (see third photo). Some may find it hard to get excited about tea tongs, but considering the size this pair is truly massive and also in superb condition.
Salem circa 1790, bright cut border with round downturned end and vestigial back midrib, rounded drop and foliate scroll decoration, length 5 1/2 inches. Aside from one minor pinprick in the bowl, condition is exemplary. Northey was better known in his day as a merchant, and did not produce much silverware.
height 6 inches, widest section of base 5 1/8 inches, superb color and condition, monogram "GVL" (?) script obverse. We've bought and sold many Gorham novelty items, but this is certainly among the best of its class...
