Very Rare Colonial Footed Salt by Myer Myer of New York City. Circa 1760-70. Original engraved with feathered script monogram P. Marked twice on bottom in script in conforming rectangle. Some wear to marks. Condition is excellent: Feet have been pushed in slightly, but not a problem. A couple of very minor dents in body. No rips or tears or restorations. 2 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide.
Set of Four Trenton New Jersey Silver Tablespoons by Samuel Coleman, c. 1810. Original engraved initials A.L. Excellent condition and of a heavy weight. Marked S. COLEMAN in a rectangle. He was the brother of Nathaniel Coleman of Burlington. 9 1/2 inches
Early New York City Silver Sugar Tongs, c. 1830, by Aaron Dikeman. Original engraved initials LMB. Excellent condition. 1 bowl has a teeny bend in it. Marked on both stalks. A pellet Dikeman with pseudo hallmarks, anchor, star and Indian head. 6 3/8 inches.
American Fur Trade Silver Cross of Lorraine by John Strangeways Hutton, New York City, NY. Circa 1720. Notice the animal heads on the cross ends. Marked IH in a square. Engraved decoration on front. See Silver in the Fur Trade, 1680-1820 by Martha Wilson Hamilton. A great piece. 2 inches x 1 1/4 inches.
Early Philadelphia Silver Eyeglasses by James McAlister, c. 1840. For William Meredith (1722-1844.) He was a very prominent attorney and his father was a very prominent merchant and friend of George Washington. See The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians by Henry Simpson, 1859. Marked McAlister, Phila and with engraved initials M.W.. Case is also signed. All information will be suppled to buyer. 4 1/2 inches wide(Glasses).
Unusual Philadelphia Silver Sugar Tongs, c. 1833 by Hildeburn & Watson. Shell grips, wonderful wriggle, routlette and bright cut decoration on the bow as well as on the arms. Stylized flower and folliage on each rim. Marked HILDEBURN & WATSON in an overall cartouche with an eagle pseudo mark. Exceptional piece.6 1/2 inches.
Colonial Philadelphia Silver Coffee Spoon by Joseph Richardson, Sr, c. 1750. A wonderful little shell on back of the bowl over the single drop. Original shaded engraved initials, S pellet K. Silversmith's mark of a bold IR in a rectangle. A wonderful little piece. Very, very minor tip wear.
Late Colonial New York Silver Standing Cup, c. 1810. By William Braisted Heyer. He served in the War of 1812 as a major. Reference: Ensko, Winterthur and the Yale Gallery. 4 1/2 inches high.
American Gorham Coin Silver Child's Cup, c. 1840. Applied beading around rim and bottom. Engraved Mary Burns on front. Marked with Gorham's hallmark of lion passant, anchor and capital G over COIN. 3 1/2 inches to top of handle; 2 3/4 inches to top of cup. Top quality.
Early Baltimore, Maryland Silver Serving Spoon, by James Ninde. Circa 1799-1835. Original engraved monogram C. Top quality and weight. Condition is excellent. 9 inches.
