American ~ FIDDLE & SHELL ~ Coin Silver ca.1815 GRAY

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1837 VR: item #644315
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Robert Gray ~ Ca.1815 ~ New Hampshire Early coin silver spoon in the classic Fiddle & Shell pattern. The handle front terminates in a raised scallop shell and is hand engraved with an elegant fancy script full name of E. A. Wilson. It measures a full 5 3/4 inches in length and is in fine condition with very minor tip wear. Hallmarked with the -Robt. Gray - maker's mark for Robert Gray (1792-1860) of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

William Moulton IV coin silver beaker, Newburyport

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1800: item #644117
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Early American coin silver beaker by Newburyport, Mass. silversmith William Moulton IV. Circa 1800. This cup bears an original presentation inscription, engraved in script, with the name Heber Little. Condition is very good with no repairs. There are a couple of minor dents, the most noticeable being situated near the base of the vessel & aligning with the right hand end and below the name 'Little.' There is also an incipient split at the top rim (see photo detail). This line is visible on... Click for details

Navajo Profile Spoon, c. 1912

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1920: item #642003
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5.25". On the back of the handle the spoon is engraved "Edith 1912".

Navajo Profile Spoon, c. 1905

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1910: item #641992
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4.5"

Rare Navajo Arrow Spoon, c. 1905

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1910: item #641977
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3 and 7/8". A description of such type of spoon and similar arrow spoons can be found in Navajo Spoons by Cindra Kline (pg. 51): “Arrow spoons were not as prevalent as one might expect. Trouists seemed to prefer life-forms, such as animals and profile spoons.”

JULY 4th 1867 COIN SILVER PRESENTATION CREAMER

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1900: item #640513
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This handsome coin silver presentation cream jug bears the Gorham coin silver mark and is in fact a presentation piece. Engraved on the body is "C.B.F. From Estus Lamb July 4, 1867." In 1860, Estus Lamb, a Providence, Rhode Island gentleman, and Henry Mansfield owned a scythe factory in Forestdale, R.I. and had seven contracts for the model 1860 cavalry sabres during the Civil War. Sabres remained the standard weapon of cavalry for mounted action in most armies til World War I. In 1872, Estus L... Click for details

Navajo Profile Spoon, c. 1895-1910

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1900: item #633696
SP02

4.5" Has the word “Navajo” stamped in the bowl, and a rocker engraved face stamped in the bowl, similar to that on the handle. It has two arrows on the handle. c. 1895-1910.

Navajo Profile Spoon, c. 1895-1900.

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1900: item #633362
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4.5"

c.1860-70 COIN SILVER FIGURESQUE FEMALE LADLE 15.5"

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1900: item #625518
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This fabulous female figural medallion coin silver soup ladle was crafted by Wood & Hughes (see incised mark) circa 1860-1870. The New York City firm of Wood & Hughes was active between 1845 and 1899 and can be traced back to William Gale, with whom Jacob Wood and Jasper W. Hughes apprenticed. The ladle's 5-inch x 1-7/8 inch handle is decorated with a figuresque medallion of a woman's head that measures 2-1/8 x 1-1/2 inches. The gold washed bowl is 5 x 5 inches. The overall length of this incred... Click for details

Gorham gilt brass coin silver desk ink well c1845

Antiques: Decorative Art: Metals: Silver: Coin Pre 1900: item #624189
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Important gilt cast brass, coin silver, and cut glass platform ink well made by Jabez Gorham & Son of Providence, Rhode Island. Stamped J G & Son 109. Jabez Gorham was the founder of the Gorham Silver Company. This mark was used in 1841, when his son John joined the firm, until 1850. The inkwell features a silver full body stag atop the lid. The footed stand features gold plated scrollwork inset with 4 silver repousse panels depicting ducks, partridges, hares, and deer. Inkwell measures 6 and on... Click for details