Set of twelve (12) coin silver forks marked for retailer George Sharp Junior, (working Danville, Kentucky 1857-late 1860), in a classical olive pattern variant pattern. 8" L. 23.535 total troy ounces. Note: Monogrammed KAM for Katerine Aylett White Miller Shreve Mason (1820/22-1885) of Greensburg, KY, who is one of the primary correspondents in the Mason […]
Lot 84: George Stewart KY Chinoiserie Coin Silver Cup
Rare Kentucky interest coin silver footed cup or mug with Chinese style decoration including pagodas, palm trees, and Asian figures, the foot ring side with incuse mark for George Washington Stewart, (working Lexington, 1843-1852). Central cartouche with monogram for Charles Hewitt Clifton (b. Louisville, KY 1845, d. Louisville 1887). 4 3/4"H. 8.13 oz troy. Note: […]
Lot 82: Asa Blanchard KY Coin Silver Julep Cup
Coin Silver mint julep cup stamped A. BLANCHARD in rectangle for Asa Blanchard, working Lexington, Kentucky, 1808-1838, with eagle psuedohallmark (mark used circa 1820-1838). Tapering cylindrical sides and reeded rim and foot ring, monogrammed JMS. 3 1/8" H, 5.23 oz troy. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition. 1/8" dent under monogram. […]
Lot 83: Asa Blanchard KY Large Ladle
Kentucky coin silver soup or punch ladle with round bowl and fiddle handle marked A. Blanchard in rectangle for Asa Blanchard, working Lexington, KY 1808-1838. Monogrammed WLS. 13 3/4" L. 6.59 oz troy (Ref. Marquis Boultinghouse, Silversmiths of Kentucky, 1785-1900, pp. 69-77, mark illustrated p. 299, fig. 29D.) PROVENANCE: Private Nashville collection. CONDITION: 1/2" dent […]
Lot 81: 12 Sterling Silver Julep Cups, incl. Trees, Kentucky
1st-11th items: Set of 11 sterling silver julep cups with reeded upper and lower rims and tapering sides, marked on underside TREES / STERLING with shamrock mark for Benjamin Trees (Lexington, KY, active 1935-d. 1965). Includes a Trees information card. 12th item: Newport sterling silver julep cup with reeded upper and lower rim and tapering […]
Lot 79: 165 Pcs. Reed & Barton Francis I Sterling Silver Flatware, Set for 12, 167 Pcs. Total
167 pieces of Reed and Barton sterling silver including a large 165 piece set of Francis I pattern flatware: twelve (12) New French hollow dinner knives (9 5/8" L); twelve (12) modern hollow knives (8 7/8" L); twelve (12) dinner forks (7 3/4" L); twelve (12) luncheon forks (7 1/4" L); twelve (12) salad forks […]
Lot 80: Whiting Lily Pattern Sterling Silver Flatware, 86 pcs.
86 pieces Frank Whiting Lily Floral sterling silver flatware, including 8 New French hollow dinner knives (8 7/8" L), 8 dinner forks (7" L), 8 salad forks (6 1/2" L), 10 teaspoons (6" L), 10 demitasse spoons, 10 cocktail/seafood forks, 8 flat handle butter spreaders, 8 iced tea spoons, 8 round bowl soup spoons, 2 […]
Lot 78: Gorham Sterling Buttercup Flatware Service for 16, 144 pcs.
144 pieces Gorham Buttercup pattern sterling silver flatware service for sixteen, including 8 new French dinner knives (8 3/4" L); 8 modern dinner knives (8 3/4" L); 16 dinner forks (7" L); 25 salad forks (6 3/8" L); 24 teaspoons (5 3/4" L); 16 iced teaspoons; 6 tablespoons; 1 pierced tablespoon; 16 demitasse spoons; 2 […]
Lot 76: Black, Starr & Frost Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Trophy Urn
Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Trophy or triple handled vase, having a flared rim over an inverted pear-shaped body with repousse floral and scroll decoration and three vacant cartouche reserves, alternating with three sinuous hollow scrolled handles. Raised on a footed repousse base. Stamped on underside: BLACK STARR & FROST STERLING NEW YORK 4415 4 1/2 […]
Lot 77: South American Sterling Silver Tea Set plus Small Plate, 185 oz, 7 pcs.
South American sterling silver 6 pc tea service plus an associated small sterling plate. Tea set includes coffee pot, teapot, covered sugar bowl, cream jug, and large oval tray, all stamped STERLING 925 MERCURIO PANAMA R.P., each piece of pear-shaped form with lobed lower bodies, scrolled feet, and scalloped rims. Also includes a small waste […]