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Arthur Stone "Round End" Hand Hammered Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Old Friends
4594f On Hold
Identified as the first pattern produced by renowned silversmith Arthur Stone, "Round End" was issued in 1901 and reflects the clean, direct style which was emblematic of the Arts & Crafts movement of the early 20th century. This example is unusual in three aspects. First is the form of the piece, a fully original, 7" long, cheese scoop, which is a rare item from this maker. It has a semicircular end with a chamfered lip. Second is the exceptional weight at 2.0 T. oz., resulting in a... Click for details
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Farrington & Hunnewell 19th C. Engraved Coin Silver Preserve Spoon
Silver : Coin Silver : Serving Pieces
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4593f $46.00
A major name in mid 19th century Boston silver production and retailing, Farrington & Hunnewell was the maker of this 6 7/8" long, .9 T. oz., coin silver preserve spoon marked "< F & H >." F&H were masters of bright cut and fine engraving, which this piece illustrates. The work on the front of this portrays anthemion and leaf detailing against a fine line background that mimics engine turning. The handle has a rounded end with a slight "Tipt" backside, and a shield form reserve,... Click for details
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Whiting LILY sterling butter spreaders, 8
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2432 $360.00
length 5 5/8 inches, total Troy weight a hefty 7.10 ounces, excellent condition, monogrammed as shown in third enlargement.
For those of you who wonder what that unusual symbol between the Whiting trademark and "sterling" might mean, we suspect that is a letter h inside a circle, meaning 'heavy,' since these weigh a bit more than the average Lily butter spreader.
And for those of you who favor comparison shopping, these can also be had on the big bad auction site at prices ranging... Click for details
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Gorham "Cottage" Sterling Silver Sterling Scallop Bowl Berry Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4590f On Hold
An early line pattern first issued in 1861 to a coin silver standard, "Cottage" continued in production for many years, through Gorham's transition to sterling in 1868. This 8 3/4" long, just over 1.8 T. oz., berry or other serving spoon is marked "Sterling," indicating it dates 1868 or later. Other marks include the company's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Patent 1861," and the rarely found identifier, "Gorham Mfg. Co." It has a 3 1/2" by 2 1/8", particular to Gorham, stylized shell form bowl... Click for details
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Wood & Hughes "Venetian" Sterling Silver Large Bowl Preserve Spoon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4588f $68.00
A 7 1/2" long, just over 1.5 T. oz., preserve spoon, this piece was made by Wood & Hughes, New York City, whose "WwH" emblem is stamped on the handle reverse, along with "Sterling," and "Pat. 1878." The pattern is "Venetian," which is a Moorish or Renaissance Revival design. The plum-shaped bowl is relative large and elongated at 3" by 1 3/4" at the widest, by 1/2" deep. It has a central groove in the base, a flange rim, and a pale, satin matte, gold finish on the engraved interior, and... Click for details
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Wood & Hughes "Angelo" Rare Form Sterling Silver Cream Ladle
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4582f $65.00
Measuring 5 1/2" long and weighing just over .6 T. oz., this item has a 1 5/8" diameter, flat-bottomed, bowl with scalloped sides. An unusual form, it is likely a cream ladle. The pattern is "Angelo," which is a Renaissance Revival design patented in 1878, as indicated on the reverse. Other marks are "WwH" and "Sterling." This is engraved "MEP" over "'90" in fancy, feathered script lettering on the handle backside. The pattern detail remains sharp and well defined, absent polishing... Click for details
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Gorham "Harlequin" or Jester Cast Sterling Silver Tongs
Silver : Sterling
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4580f $285.00
An image with roots deep in the history of theater, the harlequin figure has had many evolutionary manifestations. This representation, a pair of 4 1/2" long, heavy at approximately 1.6 T. oz., tongs was made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem and "Sterling" are impressed on the inside of one grip. These are illustrated in the company catalogue of 1888 (see above image 2) in a list identified as "sugar, olive, and bon-bon tongs." Cast, these are highly detailed and portray the... Click for details
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Potter Mellen, Cleveland, A&C Sterling Silver Baby Spoon & Fork
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4557f $48.00
As noted in a catalogue listing for a spoon held by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, "Horace E. Potter, a native of Cleveland, was one of the city’s most accomplished and long-lived artists of the Arts and Crafts era."" He produced jewelry and flat and hollow ware. In addition to the piece noted above, the Rhode Island School of Design Museum has a leaf form spoon of his that is listed on its online catalogue. Working from 1897 onward, he established the partnership of... Click for details
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Whiting "Antique Tip(t)" 1860s Coin Silver Place Fork x 3
Silver : Coin Silver : Flatware
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4552f $39.00
References assign an 1880 introduction date for Whiting's "Antique Tip" aka "Antique Tipt" pattern made in sterling, but this fork is an example of an earlier, 1860s, version made to a coin standard. Measuring 7 1/8" long and weighing approximately 1.2 T. oz., this is a lunch, or simply a regular or place, piece. It is characterized by a narrow shank that broadens widely, comes to a point at an unturned end which has a raised scroll and diamond drop that looks something like a... Click for details
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Dominick & Haff "Grape" Sterling Silver Reticulated Bon Bon
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4538f $70.00
A faithful representation of the vine, leaves, and fruit from which the pattern takes its name, Dominick & Haff's "Grape" is a late 19th century design, early in the Art Nouveau period. The imagery is fully developed on the reticulated bowl of this 4 7/8" long, weighty at approximately 1.2 T. oz., bon bon or nut spoon. Presented in remarkable detail, the leaves show veined and textured surfaces, the rounded grapes are set in high relief, and the tendrils form an artful grid among the open... Click for details
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Gorham Aesthetic Engraved No. 2166 Sterling Silver Napkin Ring
Silver : Sterling : Smalls
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4536f $48.00
Relatively large at 1 1/2" tall and 1 3/4" wide, and weighing 1.0 T. oz., this napkin ring is stamped with Gorham's "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," and model number "2166." Dating c. 1880, it is bright cut engraved on its otherwise plain walls in an Aesthetic, i.e. Eastlake, style that incorporates fern, leaf, flower, and non-representational detailing and wriggle work. An open reserve area is inscribed "F.A. Brock." in elegant cursive lettering. In excellent condition, this is... Click for details
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Wood & Hughes "Louvre" Large Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
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4532f $95.00
An elegant Rococo pattern dating from 1885, Wood & Hughes' "Louvre" shows to advantage at the large scale of this pair of 5 3/4" long, 1.4 T. oz., tongs. A multi-motif design that incorporates scrolling, rosettes, and acanthus leaf detailing, the pattern is markedly elaborated. This particular pair have added engraving on the upper portions of the arms. The leaf form grips are highly articulated and finished in a satin gold wash. The arch has a folded crimp, which serves to add... Click for details
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Gorham PALM BEACH salad set
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2430 $475.00
length 8 5/8 inches, total Troy weight 5.14 ounces, monogrammed as shown in bowl of spoon. The palm leaf gilding on reverse of fork is not quite so bold as on the spoon, and there is a slight blemish on the fork (see third enlargement) but the overall condition is fine.
Compare on Ebay (item 402083609300) @1037.00
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Shiebler sterling sardine fork model 2552
Silver : Sterling : Flatware
Bruce Cherner Antique Silver
2428 Sold
with sea creatures and granulated "sand" decoration, length 6 1/4 inches, weight 1.73 Troy ounces, excellent original condition, no monogram.
One factor which ultimately contributed to the demise of his firm was that George Shiebler's best designs were difficult to execute and costly to produce. Not many of these forks were made, and the surviving examples vary in quality and condition.
You'll see various historical and current listings, but this is the finest one we've ever had... Click for details
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"Hollywood Boulevard at Night".
vintage postcard. California, 1940s
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