For sale is a lovely sterling silver stand with burner. This was most likely used fro a chocolate or tea pot. The diameter is 3 3/16". It is 3 3/4" high. The bottom of the burner is marked STERLING 460. The stand is marked on the bottom of the inner ring, STERLING. It weighs approximately 11.52 troy ounces or 357.8 grams including the handle. Very good condition.
For sale is a set of 3 coin silver spoons by Boston maker Crosby & Brown, circa 1849-1853. Approximately 8" long and all 3 total 135 grams or 4.35 troy ounces. Monogram on the back of each, T and 1851. According to Rainwater's book, in an 1856 report, Samuel T. Crosby succeeded Obadiah Rich in 1849. The early firms prior to the 1860s appear from their advertisements to have been manufacturers of silverware. They later became a general retail jeweler. These pieces have the mark of 18 ...click for details
For sale is a lovely sterling silver stuffing or platter spoon by Bigelow Bros. & Kennard, Boston, Mass. Approximately 13" long and 5.59 troy ounces. Monogrammed MA. Beautiful engraved design that is very crisp. Knob on the back. Marks include Bigelow Bros & Kennard, 925. Very good condition.
For sale are 12 sterling silver flat butter spreadeers by the William B. Durgin Company of Concord, New Hampshire. The pattern is called Bradford and was issued in 1909. Approximately 5 1/4" long and 6.53 troy ounces. Monogrammed HBS?.
Marks include the Durgin "D" and STERLING. The William B. Durgin Company was originally from Concord NH but was purchased by the Gorham Company around 1905 after the deaths of the father and son. It continued to operate in Concord until 1931 when ...click for details
For sale is a beautiful and early Ball, Tomkins & Black Successors to Marquand coin silver pitcher. circa 1839-1851. Approximately 13" tall and 23.66 troy ounces. Monogrammed EOB. The borders have a beautiful heart motif and the design is executed with roses. Marks include BALL TOMPKINS & BLACK SUCCESSORS TO MARQUAND & CO and J.B. Very good condition.
For sale is a stuffing or platter spoon by S Kirk & Co of Baltimore Maryland. The pattern is called Winslow. Winslow was an early pattern that was first made in 1850. This piece is later considering it is STERLING. The mark was used between 1896-1925. Approximately 12 3/8" long and 5.32 troy ounces. Monogrammed F. Marks include S. KIRK & SON CO, 925/1000, STERLING and 3191. Very good condition.
For sale is a sterling silver platter or stuffing spoon by John Polhamus made for Tiffany & Company. The pattern is called ARMOR. circa 1860-1874. Approximately 12 1/2" long and 4.78 troy ounces. No monogram. Polhemus was a silversmith listed in the New York City Directories. Very good condition. A little wear considering it's age.
For sale is a beautiful and early coin silver three footed tray or salver by Tiffany Young & Ellis. circa 1854-1855. Executed by John C. Moore. Approximately 10" in diameter and 14.93 troy ounces. No monogram. Lovely decoration with a beaded edge. According to Rainwater's book, Tiffany, in the early years purchased their silverware from a variety of silver manufacturers of the day, among them Grosjean & Woodward, William Gale, etc. John C. Moore who had begun manufacturing silve ...click for details
For sale is a beautiful silverplated match safe. Approximately 2 7/8" x 1 5/8" & 1/4" deep. No monogram. I cannot find a maker's mark but it is very nicely executed with a floral & scroll motif. Silver on brass. Very good condition.
For sale is a lovely coin silver gravy ladle by Albert Coles of New York NY. Approximately 7" long and 1.48 troy ounces. Monogrammed on the back with a "C". c.1850s. Beautiful medallion, twist handle and gilt bowl. Marked with the trademark of Albert Coles. According to Rainwater, Albert Coles & Co was listed in New York City directories from 1836 to 1880. He was succeeded in business by Morgan Morgans who, in turn, sold out to George Shiebler in 1876. He advertised in 1856, & ...click for details
