1st-6th items: Six (6) scrolling leaf and thread pattern forks, stamped "C. (or G.) STEWART", patent date 1847. Monogrammed with script "S" to handles. 7 1/2" L. 7th-12th items: Six (6) teaspoons with fiddle swell handles and tipt ends, stamped "E & D. KINSEY" in rectangle for Edward and David Kinsey (working Cincinnati, OH, 1844-1861). Inscribed with script "N Baker" to handles. 5 3/4" L. 13th-18th items: Six (6) teaspoons with fiddle swell handles and tipt ends, marked POINDEXTER in rectangles for William A. Poindexter (working Lexington, KY, 1818-1859). Monogrammed with script "EW" to handles. 5 7/8" L. 19th item: Sugar tongs with shell bowl and tipt ends, stamped "SCOVIL & KINSEY" in rectangle for Pulaski Scovil and Edward Kinsey (working Cincinatti, OH, 1836). 5 3/4" L. 20th item: Master butter knife with fiddle swell handle and tipt ends, stamped "GARNER & WINCHESTER", "LEX. KY.", and "10 OZ 15" in rectangles for Eli C. Garner and David Frank Winchester (working in partnership Lexington, KY, 1842/3-1862). Monogrammed with script "JAG" to handle. 7 3/4" L. 21st item: Cream or sauce ladle with shell bowl, fiddle swell handle, and tipt ends, stamped "J. HYDE" for Jacob S. Hyde (working Preston County, VA [now WV], 1860 and Strasburg, VA, c. 1850-1854, 1864). Monogrammed with script "E&R" and inscribed "1853-1878" to handle. 6" L. 22nd item: Shell spoon with fiddle swell handle and tipt ends, stamped "A. LEACH" (Utica, NY, mid 19th c.). Monogrammed with script "JTJr" to handle. 6 1/2" L. 23rd item: Cream or sauce ladle, unmarked. Monogrammed with script "HAN" to handle. 6" L. Combined weight: 21.095 troy ounces.

PROVENANCE: The Collection of Michael and Peggy Mahoney, by descent from the historic homes of Clarkland Farm at Bryan's Station and Cherrycote, Lexington, Kentucky.

CONDITION: Overall very good condition; some spoons with light surface scratches, scattered dents, largest 1/4", to bowls.