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 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 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 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
For sale is a beautiful 10.15 coin silver ladle by S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore, Maryland. Approximately 8 1/4" long and a heavy 3.40 troy ounces. Beautifully monogrammed EED. Marks include S. KIRK & SON, 10.15. This mark was used in Maryland between 1840-1860. This was most likely a gravy ladle. It is beautiful, early and heavy for it's size. Very good condition.
For sale is a beautiful coin silver soup or punch ladle by S. Kirk & Son of Baltimore, Maryland. Monogrammed. Approximately 13 1/2" long and the bowl measures 3 1/4" in diameter. It weighs 5.16 troy ounces. circa 1840-1860. Marks include S. KIRK & SON, 10.15. The 10.15 standard was used in Maryland c. 1840-60. The pattern looks very much like Maryland or Maryland Engraved. This is a beautiful ladle in very good condition. There are a couple of very minor dents in the bowl that ...click for details
For sale are 12 beautiful and early tablespoons or serving spoons. Approximately 8 1/2" long and a heavy 40.63 troy ounces. Monogrammed in a shield on the back of the handle. See photos. Circa 1850. They are listed under Whiting division as Le Cordon, sterling c.1850. These were retailed by Ball Black & Co. Marked Ball Black & Co. They are not marked sterling but Ball Black made 925 and 950 sterling in their early years. I am listing them as coin silver because of the absence of a m ...click for details
Lovely footed coin silver tray by William Forbes for Ball Black Company New York with rabbits. 10" in diameter and 13.40 troy ounces. Monogrammed A.E.R. under a crest that looks like the head of a dragon. Marks include BALL BLACK CO, the American Eagle and W.F. which stands for William Forbes. circa 1851-1865. The border is a very simple line decoration with most of the other decoration in the middle of the tray. It is finely engraved with allover scrolling. There are two cartouches. Inside ...click for details
Wonderful set of early coin silver flatware by A.E. Warner of Baltimore MD. I believe the pattern is Mayflower. c.1850s. The set includes 14 pieces, 7 teaspoons 7 1/8" long, 6 forks 7 1/2" long, 1 serving spoon 8 5/8" long. The total weght is 22.86 troy ounces. The six forks are monogrammed JAP. The seven teaspoons are monogrammed with what looks like ASK. The serving spoon has no monogram. It probably was removed. One of the teaspoons has some denting in the bowl that can be easi ...click for details
Wonderful large coin silver Bigelow & Kennard sugar & creamer. c.pre 1865. Approximately 8 3/4" high (sugar) and 8 1/2" tall (creamer)and 25 troy ounces. Monogrammed ELG with a family crest of a bird (woodpecker?) and a tree. Urn finial, beautiful beading at each section and a design like the Greek key. Marks include Bigelow Bros. & Kennard, Boston, and Coin. It also has a bullet mark that you will find on many coin silver pieces. Very good condition. The top of the handle ...click for details
