Prices, see below
prices will vary
prices, see below
prices will vary
last seen in Chinese customs, now missing and presumed stolen
In terms of construction, this is, not alas a first rate object. The edges don't quite meet up flush, the hinge is on the exterior rather than integral, and there are also a few minor bits of waviness on the front and side panels...
STOLEN, REWARD FOR RETURN OR INFO LEADING TO CONVICTION
Kerr, a famous Newark jewelry and silver manufacturer of the early twentieth century, was noted for excellence of design...
P.O.R.
This spoon is not monogrammed and does not appear ever to have been, which is most unusual for early American silver.
Over the years, I've examined many pieces of Martelé, and if you dear reader will forgive me for a bit of crudeness, most of them are "trashed." Specifically, the detail is severely worn away, leaving the beauty of the overall design still appreciable but no longer intact...
If the hostess gift still lives, then this (and a pound of great coffee) would make a fine one...
Silver scholar and author D. Albert Soeffing describes this portrait as "a rather plain woman," and though it lacks the sophistication of some Medallions, there is a certain undeniable charm to her face. A great entry level item for the budding silver collector, should such a creature still exist...
On Hold
The handle is applied with wirework in the form of a watch spring, making this the perfect gift for your martini-drinking watch collector friend!
In spite of our best efforts, the rich plum purple color of this item does not show well, but it is stunning.
Roswell Hopkins Bailey was born in Unity, NH on July 22, 1804. At or near the time this spoon was made, he served as master to two apprentices: first Samuel Philbrick Bailey, then Bradbury Melon Bailey...
Place pieces are much rarer than servers in this grand old Durgin pattern whose name is a subject of some disagreement, which leads me to believe that not many were produced.
We've checked the big bad auction site, and can't find anything similar there for under one hundred mighty dollars, so if you're a reseller, there's a good chance that you'll be able to make enough on this to buy a minor league sports team, or at the very least a small yacht.