EX4252 Gorham Olive Tongs

A three dimensional sterling silver tongs by Gorham with applied olives and leaves on each arm. The claws are cast naturalistic branches. Fully marked. Circa 1880. Length: 4 7/8"

Price: $675.00 HOLD

EX2161 Twelve Silver and bronze Fruit Knives

12 sterling Japanese knives with Shakudo kodzuka bronze handles perfectly preserved with the original gold highlights on the figures on both sides of the handles. Inscribed with engraved Japanese lettering on the blades. Length: 8"

Price: $3,500.00 Set in box

4014 English Sterling Fish set in Box

A two piece fish set in the original box with a fantastic pierced blade decorated with pierced and hand engraved fish of every variety. Retailed by Mappin and Webb. 14 1/2" and 11" long. Monogrammed discreetly on the blade with a small script monogram. London 1890. The repousse hollow filled handles are decorated with multiple fish. the fork is exquisitely pierced with the same motif and engraved with cat tails.

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Massive Bigelow Kennard Boston Sterling Ice Cream Knife

A huge thick sterling silver knife with finely embossed floral handle and plain satin finish blade. Length: 12". Weight: 7.5 troy ounces.

Price: $595.00

*Shiebler Sterling Etruscan Hatchet

A very rare and important sterling silver hatchet by the Shiebler company in the Etruscan pattern measuring 10 1/2" with a weight of 4.15 troy ounces. Provenance: the collection of Sam Wagstaff sold at Christies Jan 20, 1989.

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EX4174 Chinese Export Silver Serving Spoon

A large Chinese Export silver spoon marked with the maker HC and Chinese characters on the reverse of the handle. Decorated with blossoms in the bowl and applied blossoms and vines on the handle. Length 10 1/4"; weight 2.35 troy ounces.

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EX4127 Pair of fine engraved Tiffany sterling gravy ladles

A fine pair of Tiffany sterling satin finished gravy ladles engraved with Japanese motifs. The circular bowls are gold washed and engraved with a twig and leaves inside each bowl. Pristine condition. Circa 1880. Combined weight: 4.45 troy oz. Length: 7"

Price: $1,200.00 pair

Twelve Long Shiebler Seafood Forks

Set of 12 long hammered Shiebler sterling silver seafood forks measuring 6 3/8". Each fork has an applied bug or seahorse, dragon fly, lobster, crab, bat or other creature. Monogrammed. Circa 1880.

Price: $3,900.00 for the set of 12

*Large Fantastic Gorham Sterling Squirrel Scoop

A large sterling silver scoop, circa 1880, by Gorham with a gold washed pierced bowl and canopy. The cast naturalistic handle has applied leaves and a squirrel at the top. Length: 11". Weight: 6.10 troy oz.

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EX4120 Set of twelve Gorham Terrapin Forks

A set of 12 rare sterling silver terrapin forks with fine cast detail of a terrapin on the handle and a large open shell on the reverse. The gold washed bowls are finely detailed with seaweed and a small turtle crawling up the handle out of the bowl. Length: 6 1/8". Marked with a retailer. Bailey Banks and Biddle.

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EX3994 Gorham Egyptian Serving Slice

A sterling silver fish server in the Egyptian pattern by Gorham circa 1870. Monogrammed in the bowl. Good sharp detail in the face on the cast finial. Length: 9 7/8". Weight: 2.85 troy ounces.

Price: $875.00

Rare Tiffany Ice Cream Spoon

A rare Tiffany sterling silver ice cream spoon with a satin finished gold wash. The front of the handle has applied fish and lily pads with engraved background. Circa 1870. This actual spoon is pictured on page 210 of the book "Tiffany Silver Flatware" by William P Hood. Length: 6". Never monogrammed.

Price: $950.00

EX4013 Tiffany Lap Over Edge Sterling Nut Picks

Three rare mixed metals nut picks by Tiffany and Company in the Lap over Edge pattern. Circa 1875. Inlaid with gold and copper, one applied with oak leaves. French touch marked. Length: 5"

Price: $950.00 each

EX1659 Calla Lily Pierced Sifter Spoon

A fine three dimensional pierced sifter marked sterling only but known to be the work of Whiting, circa 1875. The bowl has a satin finish and a gold wash as does the stamen in the flower at the top of the handle. Length: 8 1/2"

Price: $795.00

EX3897 Gorham Bamboo Handle Salad Set Circa 1891

A Gorham sterling silver salad set with bamboo shaped handles strapped to shell form handles with wire. The style is that of a Japanese hand made utensil. The set has the date letter in the form of a lion which indicates that this set was manufactured in the hollowware department of Gorham in 1891. Length: 9 1/2". Combined weight: 7.35 troy ounces

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EX4044 A Massive Sterling Shiebler Etruscan Serving Spoon

A heavy large sterling silver serving spoon in the Etruscan pattern by George Shiebler, circa 1880. Excellent condition with the original satin finish still intact. There are two medallions, one in the bowl and the other on the handle.

Length: 9 1/2" Weight: 4.75 troy ounces

Price: $2,575.00

DH9981 Large Pierced Dominick & Haff Sterling Salad Set

A long heavy salad set by Dominick Haff in sterling with pierced and hand engraved decoration. Length 11 1/2". Combined weight 7.7 troy ounces.

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EX4076 Dominick and Haff Large Sterling Knife

A 12 5/8" long sterling silver ice cream knife by Dominick and Haff with a chunky geometric handle. The modernistic handle has a three dimensional effect and sophisticated design on front and back. Large "F" monogram on the blade. Weight: 6.30 troy ounces.

Price: $675.00

EX4041 Important Grape Shears by Tiffany and Co Union Square

A Japanese influenced sterling silver grape shears by Tiffany and Co dated 1870-1875. The handle is pierced and parcel gilted with Japanese motifs. Perfect condition and housed in the original Tiffany & Co fitted box with mauve interior and a Japanese style exterior. length: 6". 3.2 troy ounces.

Price: $3,950.00

EX4074 Pair of English Sterling Silver and Gold Spoons

An unusual pair of English silver berry spoons, London in the Japanese style. Hallmarked London 1880. The maker is Charles Edwards. The bowls are ruffled and the handles are engraved with Japanese style engraving and multiple pink and yellow gold applications of birds and fans.

Length: 9 1/2"

Weight: 5.15 troy ounces

Price: $1,895.00 pair

EX4081 Shiebler Sterling Gold Washed Asparagus Fork Circa 1880

A large impressive George Shiebler asparagus fork with intricate reticulated design incorporating fleur de lis, flowers, leaves and scrolls. Gold washed all over as is the custom for this design by Shiebler.

Length: 10 1/2".

Weight: 3.95 troy ounces

Price: $1,975.00

EX4018 Twelve Gorham #5 Knives Circa 1880

A set of 12 antique silver and bronze fruit knives by Gorham marked #5. The handles are Japanese Shakudo kodzuka handles and are in excellent condition with all the gold highlights intact. Length: 7 3/4"

Price: $3,600.00

EX4027 Rare Tiffany Ice Cream Spoons

Two rare Tiffany ice cream spoons with hand pierced handles. These spoons are pictured on page 273 in the book Tiffany Sterling Flatware by William P Hood. French import marked. Pristine condition. Gold washed satin finished bowls. The pierced work is different on each piece

Length: 6" Weight: 1.65 troy ounces

Price: $395.00 each

EX4009 Tiffany Applied Spoon Circa 1880

A six inch sterling silver spoon with applied and engraved wisteria on a hammered handle. The applied leaves wrap around the handle. The bowl is lightly gold washed.

Weight: 1.15 troy ounces.

Price: $795.00

EX3996 Six Important Tiffany Knives Inlaid with Gold and Niello

A set of 6 important sterling silver Tiffany fruit knives with hand hammered handles decorated with inlaid gold Japanese designs. The gold washed blades are all sterling and are all marked Tiffany & Co and M. These actual knives are pictured in the book "Tiffany Silver Flatware" by William P Hood Jr. Page 229 Fig 343.

Circa 1880

Length: 7 1/2"

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EX4009 Rare Tiffany Sterling Japanese Style Spoon

A six inch long Tiffany sterling spoon with gold washed bowl and hammered handle. The handle is applied with two shells and is decorated with acid etched seaweed which runs along the full length of the handle. Never monogrammed. Circa 1880.

Length: 6"

Weight: 1.5 troy ounces.

Price: $975.00

EX4009 Tiffany Sterling Japanese Style Spoon

A rare spoon in the Japanese style by Tiffany and Company, circa 1880. The front of the handle is hand hammered and has an applied bug. The bowl is gold washed. The reverse of the handle has a finely engraved stalk along the length of the handle.

Length: 6"

Weight: 1.25 troy ounces

Price: $975.00

* Rare Important Shiebler Soup Ladle in the Etruscan pattern circa 1880. Large hammered ladle with 2 medallions and rose colored gold washed bowl. Length: 14 1/2". Weight: 9.65 troy ounces.

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*Squirrel and Bird Nut Scoop

A finely detailed nut scoop with applied twigs and leaves and a bird perched on the partially hooded pierced bowl. The inside of the bowl is gold washed. Applied to the top of the handle is a cast squirrel eating an acorn. This piece is marked sterling only but is probably by Whiting. Length 10"; weight 3.85 troy ounces.

Price: $3,200.00

*Unusual Shiebler Sterling Sifter Ladle

A sterling silver pierced gravy ladle by George Shiebler, circa 1880 in excellent condition with a medallion in the center of the bowl and a fine 14K medallion on the handle.

Length: 5 5/8"

Price: $950.00

EX4032 Set of Ten Tiffany Spoons

A rare set of ten special Tiffany sterling silver spoons with various techniques including mokume, mixed metals, acid etching, application and reticulation. All with a fabulous three letter mono on the back of each spoon done in different lettering styles. Length: approx 6". These 10 spoons depicted in the book "Tiffany Silver Flatware" by William P Hood Jr.

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*Shiebler Sterling Etruscan Serving Fork Circa 1880

A fine heavy sterling silver fork by George Shiebler with a 14K medallion in the Etruscan pattern. Excellent condition with crisp sharp detail. The engraving extends down the length of the handle.

Length: 8 3/4"

Weight: 3.45 troy ounces

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*Large Two Tine Shiebler Sterling Silver Etruscan Fork

A large sterling silver hand hammered two tine serving fork by George Shiebler with two medallions, one on the handle and the other on the tines. Hand engraved on the tines and the handle. This fork is an unusual Shiebler form.

Length: 9 3/4"

Weight: 2.75 troy ounces

Price: $1,750.00

*Heavy Shiebler Sterling Etruscan Pattern Preserve Spoon

A fine heavy Shiebler hand hammered preserve spoon with a medallion in the bowl and a medallion on the handle. Chased and engraved on the handle. The oval bowl measures 2 7/8" long and 1 7/8" wide.

Length: 7 1/2"

Weight: 2.7 troy ounces

Price: $1,200.00

EX4025 Tiffany Pierced Sifter Spoon

A rare antique sterling silver sifter spoon by Tiffany and Co with the handle exquisitely pierced and engraved with a bird scene. Length: 8 1/8".

The sifter can be seen in the book Tiffany Silver Flatware by William P Hood. Page 272. Figure 405.

Price: $1,495.00

EX4000 Unusual Shiebler Sterling Silver Salad Set Circa 1880

A rare sterling silver salad set with gold washed bowl and tines in pristine condition. Both handles have sterling silver "rope" wrapped around the length of the middle. The terminals have three dimensional leaves on a fretwork background visible on front and back. The bowls have applied gold washed swags and garlands with a female face in the center.

Length: Spoon 11 1/2" and fork: 11"

Combined weight: 8.75 troy ounces.

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EX4042 Tiffany Indian Bon Bon Spoon

A rare Tiffany sterling bon bon spoon in the Tiffany Indian pattern with enamel highlights on the reverse of the handle. The bowl is pierced and there is some multi colored enamel on the front of the handle. The handle has a cast dancing Indian figure on the top with detailed engraving on the reverse. The Tiffany Indian pieces were featured at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.

Length: 5 7/8".

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*Shiebler Sterling Etruscan Cheese Scoop

A rare Shiebler sterling silver cheese scoop in the Etruscan pattern in pristine condition. The surface is hand hammered and engraved and the scoop is gold washed on the bowl. Medallions stamped on the handle in two places.

Length: 9". Weight: 3.65 troy oz. Price: $1,950.00

* Peter Krider Coin Silver Olive Fork

A rare coin silver olive fork by Peter Krider of Philadelphia with a single medallion on the handle and a pierced engraved gold washed bowl. The double handle is lightly engraved and there is a smaller fork on the top end. Retailed by J B Mc Fadden and Co.

Length: 8 1/4"

Weight: 1.4 troy ounces

Price: $950.00

*Shiebler Etruscan Sterling and 14K Butter Pick

Shiebler Etruscan sterling butter pick with 14K medallion. Length 6 3/4". Retailed by H S & Co. Never monogrammed.

Price: $975.00

EX4031 George Sharp Right Angle Knife with Applied Bull Head

Sterling right angle knife with applied bull heads by George Sharp of Philadelphia with engraved blade). Never monogrammed. Length 8 1/4". Weight 2.55 and 2.40 troy ounces respectively.

Price: $795.00 each

* Rare enormous Shiebler Etruscan letter opener or paper knife circa 1880

A rare oversized Shiebler sterling silver Etruscan pattern paper knife with pierced blade and 14K gold medallion on the handle. Monogrammed with a vine style monogram on the reverse of the handle.

Weight: 9.95 troy oz. Length: 15"

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EX*Gorham Antique Silver Egyptian Salad Set

A two piece salad serving set in the Egyptian pattern by Gorham. Monogrammed and marked on the reverse of the gold washed bowls. Excellent condition.

Length: 10 1/2'

Weight: 5.65 troy ounces

Price: $2,950.00 pair

EX* Gorham Egyptian Pierced Ice Spoon

A rare Gorham Egyptian sterling silver ice spoon with a gold washed bowl. The piercing in the bowl is highlighted with delicate bright cut engraving.

Length: 10 1/4"

Weight: 2.7 troy ounces.

Price: $1,895.00

EX* Albert Coles Stag Fish Slice

A finest quality coin silver pierced fish slice by Albert Coles with an applied saxon stag on the handle. Monogrammed and finely engraved on the front of the handle Weight: 4.75 troy ounces. Length: 11 5/8"

Price: $1,395.00

EX* Gorham Hizen Shell Bowl Sterling Spoon

A Gorham sterling silver spoon measuring 6 5/8" in excellent condition. Cast handle with hammered finish depicting leaves and a crab. Never monogrammed.

Weight: 1.3 troy ounces

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EX3906 Rare Tiffany Sterling Mixed Metals Spoon

A rare Tiffany sterling Japanese style spoon circa 1880 measuring 6 1.8" in pristine condition. The bowl is gold washed and satin finished. The handle is hand hammered retaining the soft satin finish and is applied with silver and copper blossoms on front and back. French touchmark on the front of the handle. Marked on the back of the handle.

Price: $1,195.00

EX3943 Evald Nielsen Spoon Set

Set of 12 spoons with an additional server by Evald Nielsen, all hand hammered and made in Denmark. Circa 1920. The spoons are set with carnelian stones. Length: 5 1/4" (server) and 4 3/8"(spoons).

Price: $1,500.00 set of 13 spoons

EX3954 Six Gorham Hamburg Sterling Fruit Forks

These six antique silver forks are marked with the special "C" mark used by Gorham in the 1880s on the Hamburg pattern. The handles are hand finished with a twist and a stamped zodiac sign on the front of each handle. Engraved on the reverse.

Length: 5 3/4"

Combined weight: 3.95 troy ounces

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EX3443 Gorham Sterling and Mixed Metals Cocktail Forks

Seven Gorham sterling silver hammered cocktail forks applied with copper and silver decoration. The applications include fish, cherubs, plants and butterfly mostly Japanese influenced. length: 6 1/8". Four monogrammed.

Price: $1,500.00 set

EX9971 Whiting Mixed Metals Long Handle Salad Set

A Whiting sterling and applied metals long handle salad set, circa 1880. Applied sterling crabs with copper shells and applied branches with leaves. Engraved background decoration.

Length: 12"

Weight: 10.2 troy ounces

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EX3317 Tiffany Indian Preserve Spoon

A Tiffany Indian sterling silver preserve spoon with a cast dancing Indian at the top of the handle. The reverse of the handle is lightly engraved and there is some hand engraving of American Indian motifs down the handle and on the front and back of the bowl. There is a cast bufflalo head on the back of the bowl at the junction with the handle.

Length: 8" Weight: 2.5 troy ounces

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EX3494 Wood and Hughes Coin Silver Vegetable Serving Fork

A large coin silver serving fork by Wood & Hughes of New York, circa 1865, in excellent condition with engraved gold washed pierced bowl. The handle has a band of applied beading down the middle and a large three dimensional medallion at the top. Engraved decoration on the handle also.

Price: $1,595.00

EX3638 Large George Sharp Sterling Scoop

A large George Sharp fluted scoop with a satin finished gold washed bowl and three dimensional lion medallion on the handle. Engraved highlights in the bowl and handle. Length: 10 3/4"

Price: $2,950.00

EX3069 Gorham Bon Bon Server

A large cast sterling bon bon serving spoon with fine detail including a face on the handle. Circa 1900. Length: 9 1/4". Weight: 8.85 troy ounces.

Price: $975.00

EX3804 Fine Tiffany Cast Bon Bon or Nut Spoon

A large Tiffany sterling cast bon bon serving spoon with a light gold wash. Intricate cast detail with a cornucopia and swags on the handle. Fully marked including the T mark (1891-1902). Finished with ornate hand engraved decoration on the reverse side of the handle and bowl.

Length: 7 1/4"

Weight: 4.35 troy ounces

Price: $1,200.00

EX3814 Twelve Sterling Cast Cherry Forks

Twelve sterling silver cherry forks cast in fine detail on front and back depicting cherries. Marked sterling only. Circa 1900. Length: 3"

Price: $395.00 set of 12

EX3791 Tiffany Mixed Metals Spoons Circa 1875

Two Tiffany and Co sterling silver spoons with applied copper and gold decoration on the front of the handle. Both spoons have satin finished gold washed bowls and measure 5 7/8". Never monogrammed. One spoon has applied vines and gourd with a mokume finish on the gourds together with a dragon fly, vines and leaves. The second spoon has two color floral application in a repetitive pattern all the way up the handle. Combined weight: 2.1 troy oz.

Price: $1,495.00 pair

EX3868 Gorham Hizen Sterling Shell Bowl Spoon

A Gorham sterling silver spoon in the Hizen pattern with a milled edge gold washed bowl. Never monogrammed. Hand engraved bowl.

Length: 6 3/4"

Weight: 1.65 troy oz

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EX3868 Gorham Hizen Sterling Shell Bowl Spoon

A Gorham sterling silver sopoon in the Hizen pattern with a milled edge lightly gold washed bowl. Never monogrammed. Engraved bowl.

Length: 6 3/4"

Weight: 1.65 troy oz

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EX3776 Six Rare Tiffany Sterling Seafood Forks Circa 1880

A rare set of six sterling silver seafood forks with cast handles depicting multiple shells on front and back. Length: 6"

Price: $195.00 each

EX3781 Large Danish Sterling Asparagus Server 1907 by Hertz

A fine sterling silver Danish asparagus server with pierced and engraved blade. The three dimensional handle is chased and engraved in a Viking style with a monogram on the end. Signed by P Hertz and dated 1907.

Length: 11" Weight: 6.95 troy ounces.

Price: $1,595.00

EX0001 Four Heavy Tea Knives By Whiting Circa 1880

Four exceptional sterling tea knives with a combined weight of 8.35 troy ounces and a length of 8 inches. Monogrammed. Decorated with the very finest acid etching that would have put Tiffany to shame at in 1880. The motifs are floral and there is a bird on one of the blades.

Price: $245.00 each

EX3733 Tiffany Block handle Sterling All Silver Salad Set

A two piece salad serving set by Tiffany and Company, circa 1880 in pristine condition. The block handles have a satin finish and are finely engraved with Japanese style engraving depicting butterflies and flowers. The shafts and bowls are all sterling and marked accordingly. There is a gold wash over the bowls and the shaft up to the block handle.

Weight: 6.6 troy ounces. Length: 10 inches

Price: $1,200.00 pair

EX3716 Large Gorham Sterling Scoop

A large Gorham sterling silver scoop circa 1880 with an ornate cast canopy style hood. The bowl is satin finished and lightly gold washed. The handle has applied ivy in the form of vines wrapped around a plain graduated shaft with a script monogram at the top. Weight 3.05 troy ounces. Length 10 1/4".

Price: $1,295.00

Gorham Sterling Mixed Metals Master Butter Knife

A Gorham sterling and mixed metals master butter knife measuring 7 3/4" with a weight of 1.6 troy ounces. The blade is hand engraved with a butterfly and flowers and the hammered handle has copper and silver applications.

Price: $425.00

Gorham Egyptian Oyster Ladle

A sterling silver ladle circa 1870 in the Egyptian pattern by Gorham measuring 13" with a weight of 5.05 troy ounces. The terminal has a large cast three dimensional sphinx head and the handle has silver wire wrapped in two places and applied ivy leaves at the junction with the deep bowl.

Price: $1,495.00

EX3659 Pie Server with Bird

A fine unmarked sterling silver pie server, probably by Whiting with parcel gilt ed blade and three dimensional bird on the top of the handle. Script monogram on the blade. Length 10 1/4"; weight 3.05 ozt.

Price: $1395.00

EX3633 Wood & Hughes Scoop

Large sterling silver fruit scoop by Wood & Hughes with a naturalistic branch handle with vines and applied leaves. The bowl is gold washed and satin finished. Never monogrammed. Length 11"; weight 3.25 troy ounces.

Price: $925.00

Ex3598 Gorham Bird's Nest Pattern Pie Server

A Gorham sterling silver pie server in the Bird's Nest pattern. Monogrammed on the reverse of the blade. The handle has a three dimensional nest with a cast applied bird on the edge. Length: 10 1/2". Weight: 3.20 troy ounces.

Price: $2,950.00

Rare Gorham Morning Glory Server

A rare large three dimensional sterling silver server in the Morning Glory pattern by Gorham, circa 1875. Original gold washed and engraved blade. Length: 10 1/2". Weight: 2.9 troy ounces.

Price: $975.00

Gorham Morning Glory Serving Spoon with engraved bowl

A full size serving spoon by Gorham with applied three dimensional morning glory on the handle. The bowl is hand engraved with a spray of flowers on a gold washed background. Length: 10 1/2". Excellent condition with the gold wash perfect. Circa 1870.

Price: $975.00

Gorham Hizen Sterling Ice Cream Knife

A sterling silver hollow handle ice cream knife by Gorham in the Hizen pattern, circa 1880. The handle depicts a fish swimming through water and there is also a crane. Monogrammed on the reverse of the handle. The length is 11". Weight: 5.65 troy ounces.

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Gorham Engraved Pie Server

A finely engraved pie server by Gorham circa 1875 in pristine condition. Satin finished detail and the smallest detail of a butterfly being eaten by the bird. The gilt is light green gold and in wonderful condition. Length: 9 1/2". Weight: 3.1 troy ounces. Never monogrammed.

Price: $950.00

EX3513 Wood & Hughes Fish Set

A fine Wood & Hughes sterling two piece fish serving set circa 1880 in pristine condition and housed in the original box. Monogrammed. the blades are satin finished and engraved. Weight: 8.2 troy ounces. Length: 12 3/4" and 11".

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Gorham Mixed Metals Youth Spoon

A Gorham sterling silver youth spoon engraved "Marjory" , circa 1870. Applied copper bird and leaves with applied silver sand on the front of the handle. Marked with the Gorham mark and Sterling and other metals. Gold washed bowl. Length: 6". Weight: .85 troy oz.

Price: $395.00

EX3273 Large Coin Silver Tongs by Westervelt

A large coin silver medallion chicken tongs with claw and pierced blade measuring 13". Weight: 7.75 troy ounces. Excellent condition. John Westervelt manufactured silver in Newburgh, New York. Circa 1865

Price: $3,750.00

EX8802 Shiebler Fish Serving Set

A Shiebler sterling silver two piece fish serving set with hand hammering on the handle and parts of the blades and tines. The decoration is in the Japanese style and deeply engraved dragon fly, fish, cherry blossoms and bugs. Combined weight: 13.55 troy ounces. Length: 9" and 11 1/2" respectively.

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EX3270 Gorham Squirrel Spoon with Oak Leaf Bowl

A naturalistic Gorham sterling serving spoon, circa 1870 with a gold washed leaf form bowl and naturalistic branch handle terminating in a cast applied squirrel perched on a fork in the branch. Applied silver wire wrapped around the branches in the form of a vine matching the vines on the cast branch. Length 10"; weight 2.95 troy ounces.

Price: $1,595.00

EX1399 Gorham Hammered and Applied Fish Set

A two piece fish set by Gorham with Japanese influenced design of applied fish on a hammered background. Circa 1880. Marked Lion, anchor, G, and sterling. Combined weight: 8.8 troy ounces. Length: 11 1/4" and 8 5/8".

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EX3216 Large Gorham Medallion Ice Tongs Circa 1870

A large Gorham sterling silver medallion ice tongs with a gold washed bowl and chicken claw on the top arm. A Circular medallion is bolted to the arm with a medallion on each side. Perfect condition with brilliant patina. Length: 12". Weight: 5.9 troy ounces.

Price: $2,750.00

EX3202 Gorham Coin Silver Pierced Serving Spoon

A large heavy coin silver serving spoon with a length of 10" and weight of 4.25 troy ounces. The handle has a large cast squirrel on the terminal and the pierced bowl has geometric engraving in the bowl.

Condition: Excellent crisp condition. The bowl is is perfect and the engraving sharp.

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EX3053 Gorham Morning Glory 13 piece Dessert Set Circa 1870

A fruit or dessert set by Gorham in the three dimensional pattern called Morning Glory. Circa 1870. Gold washed bowls. Inscribed "Belle" on the reverse of the gold washed bowls. Spoons are 6 1/4' long and the serving spoon is 10 1/2'

Price: $3,950.00 set

Whiting Novelty Sterling Cheese Scoop with Embossed Cat and Mouse

A sterling silver cheese scoop by Whiting with a twisted handle decorated with a cat on the front of the handle and a mouse just above the bowl. Weight: 2.5 troy ounces. Length:8 3/4"

Price: $975.00

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EX3153 Gorham Lady Sterling Silver Shovel

A Gorham sterling silver shovel in the Lady pattern monogrammed with a script letter in the center of the bright cut decorated disc applied to the handle, decorated with a cast bow. Circa 1867. Marked on the back of the handle which also has a female hand at the junction with the bowl. Length: 10". Weight: 2.95 troy ounces.

Price: $1,595.00

EX3137 Gorham Olive Branch Large Sifter Spoon

A pierced sterling silver sifter spoon by Gorham in the Olive Branch pattern with a cast olive branch protruding from a hand at the top of the handle. Intricate detail on front and back. Gold washed bowl. Weight: 2.35 troy ounces. Length: 9 1/4"

Price: $2,400.00

EX3146 Important Tiffany Indian Flat Server

An unusual rare server in the Tiffany Indian pattern with an Indian dancer on the terminal and a buffalo on the reverse of the handle. The gold washed flat blade is also engraved with Indian engraving. The piece has a French touch mark. Length: 9 3/4". Weight: 4.15 troy ounces. Circa 1890. Brilliant condition.

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3018 Rare Knowles Two Piece Fish Serving Set

A finely engraved fish set by Knowles in the Rose or bug pattern with mermaids and fish on the parcel gilted blade.

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EX3061 Shiebler Filigree Spoon

A spoon made up of ornate hand assembled panels by Shiebler. Sterling silver with a light overall gold wash. Length: 8 1/2". Weight: 2.35 troy ounces.

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EX2949 Rare Shiebler Leaf Bowl and Grape Serving Spoon

A large sterling silver spoon with gold washed leaf shaped bowl. Hammering visible in the leaf details. The handle is made up of vines with a large bunch of grapes worked into the vine. Length: 10". Weight: 2.75 troy ounces.

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EX7732 Gorham Crab Salad Set

A rare and important salad serving set by Gorham with gold washed bowls. Circa 1875. Applied crabs on the front of the handles at the junction with the bowls and naturalistic "twig" handles. Length: 11 1/2"; weight 9.9 troy ounces.

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EX2390 Gorham Egyptian Sifter Spoon

A Gorham sterling silver spoon with a cast Egyptian sphinx head at the top of the handle. Original gilt in the bowl and on the bust at the top of the handle. Three ivy leaves at the top of the bowl. Length: 8 1/4". Weight: 2.15 troy ounces.

EX8635 Important Shiebler Two Piece Antique Silver Fish Set

A sterling fish serving set by Shiebler with applied cast sea creatures including fish, octopus, starfish and seaweed. Length of slice: 11" Trident fork: 9 1/2". Combined weight: 9.75 troy ounces. Small neat Gothic "M" monogram.

Note: Competition for the Gorham's Narragansett pattern. The application is more sparse but tastefully done. These are rare examples and must have been expensive when purchased at the time.

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EX1059 George Sharp Sterling Silver Nut Scoop and 12 Matching Nut Picks

A complete set of 12 nut picks with the nut scoop by George Sharp, circa 1865. Marked Patent and the mark most commonly found on Sharp indicating sterling purity. Length of the scoop: 10 1/2". Length of the picks: 4 1/2"

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Large Wood & Hughes Sterling Silver Scoop

A large scoop by Wood & Hughes with cast vines and grapes on the handle. Length: 11 1/4" Gold washed satin finished bowl. weight: 3.15 troy ounces.

Price: $1,250.00