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The handle front is diamond cut and wriggle work engraved, and has a block letter "E S" monogram, in a manner that bespeaks its age.
The handle reverse is fully hallmarked with a castle assay mark for Exeter, England, 1799-1800 date letter (George III), duty bust, lion for sterling silver, and "RJ" for silversmith Richard Jenkins (d. 1807)...
$46.00
A nearly identical design to Whiting's King Edward, also dating from 1901, the pattern is a stately interpretation of a traditional English Kings.
This example is a 5 3/4" long, just over 1.1 T. oz., sugar spoon...
$95.00
Introduced in 1895, the pattern has beaded margins, with progressively larger beads toward the tipt end of the handle.
The scoop itself has a low cut, cupped, heel, with a rounded end with high, beveled, walls.
Never monogrammed, this is without wear or damage and has a bright finish...
$225.00
Made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem and the word "Sterling" are imprinted on the bowl backside, the pattern is "Versailles."
Featuring imagery inspired by the palace from which the pattern takes its name, this shows a full-sized, draped, classical female figure...
$65.00
It was made by Frank Smith, likely in the 1880s, and is stamped with his early "S flanked by scrolls" emblem, the word "Sterling," and the name of the retailer, "C.E. Wright" on the reverse.
A preserve or jelly spoon, it has a rounded end "Antique" handle with a plain back...
$90.00
Having a double lined border, the handle end incorporates an anthemion flanked by scrolls, while there is a rosette placed midway up the shank, hence the pattern name.
This example is a 6" long, 1.3 T. oz., sugar sifter with a 2" diameter, round, pierced bowl with scalloped edges and coffered sides...
$85.00
This example is an 8 7/8" long, 2.0 T. oz., berry or other large serving spoon.
It has a plum-shaped bowl with a pointed tip and scalloped edge, fluted heel...
$465.00
It measures 14" long and weighs 8.1 T. oz.
The capacious helmet-shaped bowl is 4 1/2" long by 3 1/2" at the widest, and 1 1/2" at the deepest (see image 2). It has a bright gold finish on the interior.
Made by Gorham, whose "lion, anchor, G" emblem, "Sterling," "Pat. 1864," and the name of the retailer, "Geo. W...
$60.00
This example is a large, 5 1/4" long, 1.0 T. oz., pair of sugar tongs.
The basic pattern is an "Old English," i.e. "Antique Tipt," with an open blossom, bud, and leaves engraved on a matte finish ground at the top and midpoint of the arms.
The grips are highly detailed talon or claw form, with ...
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This exceptionally large, 10 1/4" long, 3.1 T. oz., ice cream server validates the above statement.
The handle has a rounded end with a "Tipt" backside. The blade is triangular with an upswept, pointed, end, a rolled upper edge, and double, mirror finish, vees with rounded shoulders in the heel (see image 2).
The...
$85.00
The pattern is "Angelo" which is a Renaissance Revival design that also shows Persian stylistic influences.
Having a large, 3 3/4" long by 2 3/8" at the widest, bowl, this is likely a salad serving spoon, although it certainly could function as a rice or platter piece.
The bowl has fluted or coffered shoulders and is engraved...
$52.00
An Art Nouveau design, this features violet blossoms on the end and midpoint of the handle, along with trailing, sinuous, stems the full length of the handle, ending with a leaf detail at the join with the bowl.
Ther...
$75.00
This example measuring 7 1/2" long and weighing 1.3 T. oz. was made by Dominick & Haff in the "No. 10" pattern.
A dense yet delicate multi-floral design dominated by a single chrysanthemum set at the handle end, "No. 10" was patented in 1896, as marked on backside.
Other marks include the company's three part embl...
$95.00
The pattern is "Domestic," which employs a variety of design elements, the primary one of which is an intricate and finely rendered array of ivy leaves and vines, accented by a rosette midway on the handle and an anthemion at the tip.
This has a strikingly attractive bowl with fluted walls and a pierced interior. It is fini...
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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...
$68.00
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 ...
$65.00
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 w...