Sterling silver berry or casserole spoon by A.F. Towle & Son Co. in the Tudor pattern (1900 issue date), rose pattern detail on handle and in bowl of spoon, very large spoon measuring 11" approx in length. It's in very excellent condition, does have monogram of the letter M, is hallmarked for the A.F. Towle Co, Sterling, J W Neasham. J.W. Neasham was a jeweler in Ottumwa, IA and this piece was probably made to be sold in their store in the early 1900's. This is the original p ...click for details
Old English Sheffield plate with gold interior invalid feeder or strainer, with wooden handle. Marked PAT PEND. , it's in excellent condition, not monogrammed as far as I can tell. About 6" long and 2-3/4" wide at the widest part of the bowl.
Sterling Silver with gold wash punch ladle by Frank Smith of Gardner, Mass. in the Grape pattern. This is a ladle approx. 14" long, with monogram on the back of the handle. He was the lead designer for Tiffany prior to starting his own company and this was his first pattern under his hallmark. It's in very excellent condition, c1900, with hallmark and Sterling embossed in handle.
A pair of mother of pearl handled fruit knives, hallmarked but not legible, with exquisite detailing etched on one side of blade and hallmarks on the other side, silver bands. C. 1890-1920, possibly Sheffield plate origin, they are in very excellent condition and are in original presentation box.
Old brass school bell, stands about 6" tall, dia. 3-1/4" from a relative's private collection. It's in very good condition, has not been polished, c. 1900-20's. Has no maker's marks as far as I can tell.
A very large old brass bell with rough carved,worn handle- like a town crier type bell. This bell is 10-5/8" tall x 6" dia. and all parts seem to be hand-made, weighs about 5 pounds. I have not polished or done anything to it, since purchasing it from a relative's collection, so condition is rather primitive style but very good for it's age, c. late 1800's to early 1900's. There don't seem to be any maker's marks on it.
C.1900 S. Kirk & Son small sterling silver table bell with floral detail. In excellent condition, has sterling marks. It measures about 2" high x 1-1/2" wide.
Unusual English brass servant's bell , c.1890. This bell has deep tone, has some kind of formed decoration on one side, no maker's marks that I can find, and wonderful patina. Handle has hole for mounting and long tapered piece with a looped coil insert. 13-1/2" long.
Brass crotal or rumbler bell by E. Sellars, c. 19th century. The detail is very similar to Robert Wells crotal bells; it is marked as a 14 size, and measures about 4-1/4" across. It's in very excellent condition and a wonderful addition to your crotal, sleigh bell, or brass bell collection.
