Fifteen (15) pieces of coin silver with marks for Georgia makers and retailers. Includes 1 tablespoon marked W. CATLIN in rectangle for Willys Catlin, working Augusta c. 1823; 2 teaspoons marked C. CATLIN in rectangle for Charles Catlin, working Athens c. 1841 and Augusta c. 1845-60, with with additional rubbed marks; 2 shell back tablespoons in the King pattern marked FM with pseudohallmarks, attributed to Francis Marquand, working Savannah 1820-1826; 4 shell back dessert spoons in the King pattern marked M EASTMAN in rectangle with psuedohallmarks, attributed to Moses Eastman, working Savannah 1828-1850; 1 teaspoon marked CLARK.R. &CO. for Clark, Rackett & Co., Augusta 1840-1852, with psuedohallmarks; 1 tablespoon and 1 gravy ladle marked CLARK & CO in rectangles for Francis and Horace Clark et. al, working Augusta c. 1852-1856 (ladle also has marks for Wood, Gale & Son of NY); 1 teaspoon marked F. & H. CLARK for Francis and Horace Clark, Augusta, 1830-40; 1 condiment ladle with incuse stamp H.P. HORTON (Savannah, c. 1850) and 1 butter knife with incuse stamp J.N. FREEMAN (retailer, Augusta c. 1860). Ranging in size from 5 1/2" to 9" L. 19.62 oz troy total weight. Provenance note: All pieces except for the 2 tablespoons attributed to Francis Marquand acquired by descent originally from the estate of Thomas W. Hardwick (1824-1888).

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Dr. Joe Newsom Rawlings, Davisboro, Georgia. Additional provenance information in description.

CONDITION: Most pieces monogrammed. Scattered small dents to bowls, light wear to backs, tips, marks and monograms. Clark/Rackett teaspoon has solder repair to narrow part of handle. F&H Clark teaspoon has loss to end of bowl. Clark & Co. tablespoon has tear to bowl and considerable wear.