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5308f   This item is currently being auctioned

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Made by International, whose Simpson, Hall, Miller division "helmut" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "C 1960" appear on the backside of the handle, this tea strainer is in the Arts & Crafts mode and likely dates from the first quarter of the twentieth century.

It is over-the-cup style, with a round, 2 1/8" diameter by 3/4" deep, pierced, bowl. This has a narrow rim with a rolled edge.

The bowl is joined to a 2 13/16" long Pointed Antique slightly upturned, handle and a... Click for details

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5306f   $46.00

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An early production piece, this 6 1/8" long, 1.1 T. oz., sugar spoon in Frontenac is stamped with the "Indian head" emblem of the Simpson, Hall, Miller division of International Silver, along with "Pat." and "Sterling."

The design is Art Nouveau in manner and portrays lily blossoms on the slightly upturned handle, front and back, as well as on the interior shoulders of the sinuous, shell-shaped, bowl.

The detail of the work is precise and rendered in relief.

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5301f   $115.00

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Founded in Providence, Rhode Island, by William B. Fessenden (who had a prior working history in Boston with various and New York City with Whiting) in 1858, the firm that bore his name was one of numerous silver manufacturers located in the Providence to North Attleboro, Massachusetts corridor, all anchored by Gorham. Given this concentration of industry, there was a body of skilled workers in the area available to Fessenden, which enabled it to produce quality items from its onset.

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Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20230507-06   $49.50

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Offered is a good set of five American coin silver teaspoons clearly struck with the maker's mark of Richard Huntington of Utica; this mark has been observed with a Utica city mark on other spoons, though only the maker's mark appears on this set. These spoons have no monogram or obvious sign of erasure. They measure about 5 3/4 inches in length on average and weigh a total of about 73 grams. Condition is good overall, with some small bumps and dings to the bowls of most spoons, but no splits... Click for details

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20230507-05   $14.00

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Offered is a nice Gorham coin silver salt spoon with early maker's marks, circa the 1850s. This piece is engraved with a period script monogram. It measures about 3 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 7 grams. Condition is excellent overall, with minimal wear and no dents, splits or repairs. All in all a nice useful American silver salt spoon!

Cliff Nunn - Antique Silver and Decorative Arts  
20230507-03   $16.00

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Offered is a worn but nice early 19th Century New York City coin silver spoon by little-known silversmith James Lockward. The NY Historical Society has a spoon by this maker, previously owned by Eric Shrubsole. This spoon is in the fiddle shell pattern, and has a worn period script monogram as well as a good clear maker's mark and a later, but still 19th Century, monogram to the back. This spoon measures about 5 3/4 inches in length and weighs about 18 grams. Condition is fair, with some... Click for details

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20230507-02   Sold

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Offered is a really lovely early 19th Century American coin silver spoon made by Thomas Sargeant (fl. 1795-1821), who worked in Springfield, Massachusetts. Thomas took over the shop of his brother Jacob in 1795 when Jacob moved to Connecticut. This spoon is engraved with a [period script monogram of "CF" and the back of the handle also has a 19th Century engraved date of 1793 (presumably the birth date or marriage date of the original owner). Thomas Sargeant's maker's mark well struck and... Click for details

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20230507-01   $24.00

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Offered is a nice American coin silver salt spoon from the first half of the 19th Century, by little known maker or retailer Charles Lord, working in Portland, ME. This piece has a period engraved script monogram of "EW" and a good clear maker's mark of C.LORD in a rectangular punch. It measures about 4 1/8 inches in length and weighs about 9 grams. Condition is excellent, with minimal wear and no dents, splits or repairs. All in all a nice example of a rarely seen Maine silversmith's or... Click for details

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5298f   On Hold

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A multi-motif line, George Shiebler's 1902 Fiorito portrays a variety of flowers interpreted in an Art Nouveau manner.

This example is a 5 3/4" long, .5 T. oz., bon bon representing a clematis.

A fully open blossom appears on the handle end, while the portraiture is repeated in the entirety of the 2" by 1 3/4", nearly round, reticulated and undulating, bowl that has a pale gold wash finish front and back sides.

Never monogrammed or inscribed, this is in flawless condition,... Click for details

Bruce Cherner Antique Silver  
2497   Sold

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height 5 1/2 inches, weight 9.56 oz Troy, monogrammed "F.L.P." in shaded Old English, a few very minor dents, and one finial is slightly off-plumb but little or no wear to the finely detailed figures and hairy paw feet. Please see fifth enlargement for marks.

Old Friends  
5297f   $44.00

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This 8 5/8" long, 1.2 T. oz., piece is a choice example of 1860s silver.

A table serving spoon, it is marked "Coin" and "Twambley & Cleaves" for the Biddeford, Maine, jeweler and silver retailer.

The handle is a Pointed Antique with a Tipt end. The surface is finely bright cut engraved in a period acanthus leaf design with a reserve area that is inscribed with a cursive "H" monogram.

The backside is plain save for the marks.

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5294f   $20.00

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Measuring 5 5/8" long and weighing .5 T. oz., this circa 1840 teaspoon has a double provenance.

It is marked "S. Ayers Elmira" for Socrates Ayers born in 1814. He worked in Elmira as a silversmith, watchmaker and jeweler until about 1877.

It is also stamped with a "star D star," which mark John McGrew in his Manufacturer's Marks on American Coin Silver attributes to an "Unidentified - Up-State New York" maker.

The handle is engraved "Ruth Burnham" in script lettering set sideways... Click for details

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5290f   $75.00

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Josephine was one of the earliest line patterns produced by Gorham, as indicated by the "Patent 1855" and "Coin" that appear on the backside of this example, which is a full-size, 7 1/2" long, just over 1.5 T. oz., dinner fork.

The design is characterized by a die struck leaf, scroll, and anthemion that appear on the handle obverse, minus the leaf on the backside, and an expanded leaf on the reverse heel.

This has a fancy, feathered script, "AP Borden"... Click for details

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5289f   $80.00

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Solid silver, this piece measures 7 3/4" long and weighs a substantial 1.83 T. oz.

A master butter knife, the handle and broad blade with a scalloped upper edge are joined at a right angle.

The pattern is Luxembourg made by George Shiebler, whose "winged S" emblem and the word "Sterling" are imprinted on the blade, along with "1885" and "Patented" on the handle.

The handle is splayed and incorporates three raised channels with rounded ends. These are decorated with a varied of... Click for details

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5288f   $875.00

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Impressive on multiple counts, the most immediate feature of this chalice or goblet is its commanding size.

It stands 8 1/8" tall, has a top diameter of 3 7/8", sits on a 4" wide foot, and weighs 12.7 T. oz.

Made by Gorham, it is stamped on the underside with the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," model number "935," and date letter "O" for 1882.

A presentation piece, it is a study in decorative embellishment.

The upper edge of the body is encircled by a die rolled band... Click for details

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5285f   $46.00

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A 6 7/8" long, .9 T. oz., piece, this fully original olive spoon is marked with the "helmet over shield" emblem of International Silver Company, along with "Sterling."

The pattern is Margaret Old issued in 1907, preceding Margaret New, introduced in 1912.

Both patterns are identical save the earlier one includes a design detail at the join between the handle and bowl, tine, or serving end, while the later pattern is plain in the same area.

The straightforward pattern shows... Click for details