Lot of 16 pieces assorted coin or early sterling and Continental silver flatware. 1ST ITEM: a coin silver or early sterling serving fork with acanthus handle and engraved decoration, mark for A.C. Coles (New York), monogram AEW, 10"L. 2ND ITEM: coin silver or early sterling serving spoon with engraved Gothic decoration, twist handle and gilt-washed bowl, monogrammed ASW, mark for. A.C. Coles, 8-1/2"L. 3RD THRU 7TH ITEM: Five coin silver or early sterling table or serving spoons in a classical egg and dart and acanthus pattern, monogrammed AEW on front handle, marked on back J.E. Merriman & Co (Memphis, Tennessee Patent 1869, 8-1/4"L. 8TH & 9TH ITEM: Two coin silver or early sterling spoons, matching the pattern of the previous spoons, monogrammed AEW Jan. 19th 1866 on front handle, marked on back J.E. Merriman & Co, 7"L. 10TH ITEM: Gilded serving spoon with engraved bowl and Gothic design handle, monogrammed Wilder on back, unmarked, 9" L. 11TH ITEM: Dessert fork, Imperial Queen pattern, monogrammed "Ruth," marked Whiting Sterling with patent date, 6-1/8"L. 12TH ITEM: Sugar sifter ladle with star and moon pierced bowl, monogrammed illegibly, marks for Blackinton silver on back, 4-5/8"L. 13TH AND 14TH ITEMS: Two small Continental silver forks with twist handles and mask ends, marked 13-1/3 L on back, monogrammed R.S.L., 5"L. 15TH AND 16TH ITEMS: Two Continental silver demitasse spoons with figural handles, 3-1/2"L. Total combined weight of all items: 23.38 oz troy. Condition: Light scratches and wear, Merriman marks light, overall very good condition.