Wonderful set of 6 sterling silver cocktail or seafood forks by the Wm. B. Durgin Company of Concord, New Hampshire. The pattern is called New Queens, c.1900. Approximately 5 3/4". Monogrammed (see photo). They were retailed by the prestigious Bailey Banks and Biddle Company of Philadelphia Penn. Marks include the D for Wm B. Durgin Co., STERLING and B.B. & B. Co. The Durgin Company was purchased by the Gorham Corporation in 1905 after the deaths of the Durgins, father and son. But cont ...click for details
Wonderful piece of English sterling silver. This piece is either a tea strainer or sugar sifter. c.1799-1800. The silversmith is Thomas Wallis who is listed as a London spoon maker who worked in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Approximately 6 5/8" long. Monogrammed IEL or JEL. The bowl is beautifully reticulated while the handle is very simple, turned back with a knot on the back. The handle is also applied to the bowl. Marks include the lion walking, the crowned leopard's head, ...click for details
Wonderful piece of 18th century English sterling silver. The silversmith was Solomon Houghman. London, c.1795-96. This useful utensil is either a tea strainer or a sugar sifter. Approximately 6 5/8" long. Marks include the lion walking, crowned leopard's head, the letter u and the duty mark. the handle is slanted back at the top with the knot on the back and applied to the bowl. Very good condition. Slight bend to handle. Engraved with a band of arrows.
Wonderful sterling silver cream pitcher by the Whiting Manufacturing Company of Providence, Rhode Island. Approximately 2 5/8" tall. No monogram. Repousee work throughout. Marks include the logo for the Whiting Manufacturing Company, STERLING and 305. Very good condition.
Wonderful pair of English sterling coffee spoons by well known silversmiths William & Peter Bateman. c.1806-1808. Approximatelt 4 7/8" long. Each has the turned back end with the knot on the back. The handles are applied to the bowls. Both are monogrammed CR. Marks include PB & WB, the lion walking, L and the duty mark. Very good condition.
Wonderful serving spoon by Watson Company of Attleboro Massachusetts. The pattern is called John Alden. This 9" spoon is typically used for berries but with the deep bowl it can have many other uses. Monogrammed with what looks to be an "h". Marks include the hallmarks for the Watson Company, STERLING and A.Stowell & Co. Inc. Very good condition.
Beautiful streling silver cream pitcher by the Frank W. Smith Silver Company Inc. of Gardner Massachusetts. Approximately 2 3/4" tall and 4 3/4" from the handle to the lip. It measurs approximately 3 1/8" wide and 4 troy ounces. There are 3 pawed feet with very detailed lions heads at the top. It has a beautiful foliate repousee design with a gilt interior. It is beautifully monogrammed on the bottom "DBC". Marks include B.B & B. (Bailey Banks & Biddle, Philadelp ...click for details
Beautiful sterling silver butter dish with insert by Grosjean & Woodward for Tiffany & Company, New York. Approximately 6" in diameter, 4 3/4" tall and 14 troy ounces. No monogram. Beautifully decorated on the cover with beading around the edge of both the top and bottom pieces. See photos. Marks include TIFFANY & CO, 7239, G&W, G&W, ENGLISH STERLING, 925-1000, 18 and 550 Broadway. This mark was used from 1854-1865 and is pictured in Carpenter's book on Tiffany ...click for details
Beautiful sterling silver soup ladle by the Boston MA firm of Bigelow, Kennard & Company. Approximately 12" long. The bowl measures approximately 3 3/8" deep x 4 1/8" wide. Weighing approximately 7 troy ounces. Monogrammed with a B. Simple design with a knot on the back of the handle. Marked BIGELOW/KENNARD & CO 925 (circled). Very good condition. Priced to sell.
Beautiful sterling silver ladle by Henry Hebbard for Tiffany & Company. The pattern is called Mask. c.1859-1860. Approximately 13" long. The bowl measures approximately 3 5/8" x 4 1/2". There is a B or D nonogram with a beautiful design or coat of arms. Marked H H, STERLING, 1859, STERLING and TIFFANY & CO. According to Dorothy Rainwater's book on silver manufacturers, The firm of Henry Hebbard & Co., were solid silver manufacturers listed in the New York City Dire ...click for details
