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Polhamus 'Princess' 1874 Solid Sterling Silver Oyster or Soup Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5106f $265.00
Princess was a pattern introduced by John Polhamus and continued in production by George Shiebler, both of whom were prominent 19th Century New York City makers. This 11" long, heavy at 4.5 T. oz., ladle, (likely an oyster which was one step down in size from a full soup), is an early piece marked "J.P. Pat. 74" and "Sterling." The design is Moorish in style, with a suggestion of Greek or Egyptian Revival influence. The handle front features a leaf and berry repeating border... Click for details
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Baker-Manchester 'Floral Cherub D 2' Sterling Silver 5 O'Clock Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5097f $22.00
An uncommon specialty pattern produced by Baker-Manchester, this 5 3/16" long, .5 T. oz., spoon is marked with the company's "M in a shield flanked by eagles" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "D 2." Dating from the early 20th century, the handle design is an Art Nouveau style Carnation surrounding a cherubic-looking child's face. This feature is offered in relief and and quite charmingly presented, with clear features that include a shock of curly hair. A 5 o'clock (tea) spoon,... Click for details
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Whiting 'Arabesque' Sterling Silver Preserve Spoon with Engraved Bowl
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5096f $95.00
Measuring 7 1/2" long and weighing approximately 1.3 T. oz., this item is a preserve or jelly spoon. The pattern is Whiting's Arabesque, which is rooted in Moorish design and was produced during the Renaissance Revival period of the 1870s. The primary feature is a standing griffin with widespread wings surrounded by traditional arabesque detailing. There is a disk-shaped reserve area on the handle front, which in this instance has never been monogrammed. The bowl is plum shaped,... Click for details
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Old Gorham 'Versailles' Sterling Silver Large Jelly Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5094f $80.00
An early example of Gorham's pattern inspired by imagery from the palace for which it is named, this 7 1/4" long, 1.6 T. oz., jelly spoon in Versailles is marked with the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and "Copyrighted" on the backside heel of the bowl. The main figure of the design is a classically presented female figure holding a cluster of grapes in one upraised arm and cradling a bowl of fruit in the other arm. She is surrounding by an array of complex, Baroque... Click for details
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Gorham sterling ANTIQUE, ENGRAVED sugar sifter
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2502 Sold
length 7 1/4 inches, weight a beefy 1.96 Troy ounces, marked and monogrammed as shown in enlargements.
Those who have had the good fortune to make the pilgrimage to Gorham's archives at Brown University will know that the company sent representatives to collect fabric samples from around the globe. These influences are used to great effect in this tour de force of chasing and piercing skills.
One caveat about condition: somebody appears to have begun removing the gold wash from the... Click for details
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Shiebler 'Flora' 'Forget-Me-Not' Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5091f $95.00
Shiebler's late 19th century Flora series was largely offered in teaspoons, but also less commonly issued in other forms, such as this pair of 4 5/8" long, .9 T. oz., sugar tongs. The pattern is Forget-Me-Not, which is set in high relief and clear detail on each arm. The arch is crimped for strength, while the grips are highly articulated, hairy talon style. In superb condition and never monogrammed, these are without wear or damage and show a bright, even, finish.... Click for details
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Tiffany Late 19th Century Hollow Handle Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5089f $245.00
In his benchmark work, Tiffany Silver Flatware, William Hood illustrates three pieces in a rarely-found motif that he describes as having "block-form hollow handles" with "ornamentation" (chapter eight, "Not-full-line Patterns"). This 6 1/8" long, nearly 1.3 T. oz., sugar sifter is a fourth example of the pattern. The "ornamentation" in this instance is comprised of an engraved leaf and flower (perhaps wild rose) that extends to all four sides of the rounded edge "block."... Click for details
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Gorham 'Florentine' Elaborate Large Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5085f $145.00
Replete with imagery, Florentine is one of the most fulsome designs Gorham produced in the early 20th century. It features a bearded figure at the handle end, a pedestal urn laden with fruit midway up the handle, and an array of other fruit and acanthus leaf detail overall. This example is a 9" long, very heavy at 4.3 T. oz., serving spoon (berry, vegetable, or salad). The bowl is large, 3 5/8" long by 2 7/8" at the widest, has decorated flange shoulders, and retains traces of... Click for details
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Wood & Hughes 'Angelo' Choice Sterling Silver Preserve Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5082f $75.00
A virtually unused example of Wood & Hughes' Renaissance Revival Angelo pattern, this preserve spoon measures 6 15/16" long and weighs just over 1.0 T. oz. The intricate detail of the design on the handle is complimented in this instance with a bowl engraved with particularly fine, decorative, palmetto leaves, all set against a soft, satin finish on the interior. The backside of the handle is engraved "Irene." in script. This may have been a cherished gift, and left unused, thus... Click for details
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Alvin 'Bridal Rose' Sterling Silver Original Cream or Sauce Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5075f $65.00
An original, early production item made by Alvin in one of the benchmark Art Nouveau floral patterns of the early 20th century, Alvin's Bridal Rose features a raised, sculptural in manner, portraiture of rose blossoms, leaves, and thorny stems stem on a handle with a slightly upturned end. This 5 5/8" long, relatively weighty at 1.3 T. oz., cream or sauce ladle, is an early production example marked on the backside with the company emblem, along with the words "Patent" and "Sterling,"... Click for details
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Pair Durgin 'Bridal' Early Pattern Sterling Silver Teaspoons x 2
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5073f $55.00
One of William B. Durgin's earliest designs, the pattern on this pair of matching 6" long, relatively heavy at 1.9 T. oz. combined, teaspoons goes by the name Bridal, although it is also referred to as Bow, (Crossed) Ribbon or Knot, taken from the bow and knotted ribbon that appear on the handle front and back sides. They are stamped "Crosby, Morse & Foss" for the Boston firm with dates 1869-75, and "Patent." They also bear a "925 over D in a shield" emblem,... Click for details
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Whiting LILY asparagus fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2499 Sold
length 10 1/8 inches, weight 5.9 Troy ounces, gilt tines, excellent condition, marked and monogrammed as shown in fourth and fifth enlargements.
Though the gilding was probably a bit brighter in 1902, this is still an especially impressive example. For those of you who are not familiar with weights, 5.9 Troy ounces will feel wonderfully heavy in the hand!
Compare on ebay (item 175280479685) at 799.00
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6 Hotchkiss & Schreuder MEDALLION dessert spoons
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2498 $450.00
length 7 1/8 inches, weight 7.63 Troy ounces the lot, monogrammed as shown in second enlargement, marked "H & S STERLING" and "Watts."
When it comes to condition, what separates the men from the boys, or the women from the girls (Don Soeffing describes the figure as "somewhat androgynous," so let's honor that!) is the clarity of the ivy garland. Have a look at our third photo and we think you'll agree that these comport themselves rather well.
May I also add that though teaspoons and... Click for details
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Bigelow Bros. & Kennard Engraved Sterling Silver Master Butter Knife
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
5066f $45.00
This 7 3/8" long, solid silver, master butter knife weighs a substantial 1.6 T. oz. Dating circa 1870, it is marked "Bigelow. Bros & Kennard.," for the prominent Boston jeweler, and "925" in an oval. It has a rounded, upturned end, Antique handle that is engraved on the upper surface in a circular diamond pattern with leafy detail above and below this. The interior reserve area is inscribed with an Old English "M" monogram. The blade is twisted at a right angle to the handle and... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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