Eight (8) Mark Scearce sterling silver Kentucky mint julep cups or beakers with tapered body and beaded upper and lower rim. Marked on underside MARK J. SCEARCE SHELBYVILLE KENTUCKY / STERLING with eagle symbol and JFK initials commemorating the American president during the period in which it was made (John F. Kennedy, 1961-1963). 3 3/4″ H. […]

Eight (8) Knoxville, Tennessee coin silver teaspoons, 6 with oval fiddle tipt handles, and 2 with plain downturned fiddle handles, all marked S. BELL in rectangles for Samuel Bell (1797-1881), working Knoxville, TN, 1819-1852 and later, Texas. According to “Tennessee Silversmiths” by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Jr., these marks are among those used by Bell during the time […]

Scarce Tennessee coin silver calling card case, masonic and incuse marks for David Large Hope, working Knoxville,1828-1869. The case, of cartouche form with hinged lid, features engine turned chevron, ribbon and floral designs with saddle shaped reserve monogrammed L.J. Greenough. 3 3/4 in. x 2 3/4 in. 1.52 oz troy. Circa 1860. Note: David Hope was […]

Scarce Nashville, Tennessee coin silver julep cup or beaker, stamped CAMPBELL & DONIGAN in rectangle plus two elephant hallmarks for the short-lived partnership of John Campbell and George Washington Donigan, working together at the corner of College and Union Street from 1853-1855. Tapering round cup with reeded rim and foot, with engraved script hallmark “B”. 3 3/8 […]

An early Tennessee coin silver ladle with fiddle pattern handle and distinctive pointed fins. The handle stamped E. RAWORTH in a rectangle for Edward Raworth (Nashville, Tennessee, working 1808-1820). Monogrammed “M”. Approximately 13 1/2 in. L. 5.68 troy ounces. Note: According to TENNESSEE SILVERSMITHS by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Edward Raworth was one of Nashville’s earliest […]

Large Tennessee or North Carolina retailed coin silver punch or soup ladle, marked JOHN CAMPBELL in rectangle (working Fayetteville, NC, 1818-1836, and Nashville, TN, active 1836-1855), with pseudohallmarks attributed to Forbes of New York. Features an rounded fiddle handle with scallop shell decoration which repeats on the back of the oval bowl. 13 in. L, […]

Gorham Art Nouveau period sterling silver Rifle Shooting Trophy Cup for the General Irby Bennett NGST (National Guard State Troops) competition. The urn form trophy cup with double handles and square base features engraved stylized lettering and chased decoration of three men shooting rifles in a field to one side; the other contains an engraved list of winners […]

American coin silver ewer or covered pitcher with figural bird finial to lid, foliate C-scroll handle, and a Rococo Revival style body with repousse floral and cartouche decorations, supported on a domed foot with floral scroll decoration. Cartouche under spout is engraved with an armorial crest or coat of arms featuring two rampart lions flanking a […]

Important Tennessee Appalachian Exposition 1911 Sterling Silver Agricultural Premium Pitcher, awarded at the event to Peacock’s Pride for “Stallions or Mares Three Years Old or Under,” by the American Saddle Horse Breeders Association. The pitcher, of tall baluster form, features an engraved standing horse figure within the association’s logo to one side and award inscription verso, […]