34 Southern coin silver flatware items including New Orleans, Memphis and Richmond pieces, from the Betts family of Madison, Alabama. Includes 3 fiddle thread pattern dinner forks, 8 salad/dessert forks, 6 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons, all with retailer marks of Henderson & Gaines (active New Orleans, 1841-1865), S monograms; 3 teaspoons with fiddle tipt handles marked MERRIMAN in rectangle […]

Coin silver agricultural premium trophy mint julep cup or beaker, possibly awarded by the Bourbon County Agricultural Society of Kentucky, circa 1836. Tapering sides with molded and reeded upper and lower rims, engraved “T.J. Woodford” to one side and “Premium” in script to the other. The underside is engraved BCAS, with WILLEY & BLAKSLEY and CINCINNATI stamped in rectangles. 3 1/2 […]

Exceptional Lexington, Kentucky Gothic Revival coin silver cup or mug, circular reeded rim over engraved spearhead and sprig decorations, above an octagonal form body with arched panels enclosing engine turned diamond and stripe designs. Central engraved cartouche monogrammed “Emily/Dec. 25, 1868”. Squared hollow C form handle. Incuse stamp to underside: E.C. GARNER COIN 5 for Eli C. […]

Kentucky coin silver footed water pitcher with engine-turned decoration to the urn-shaped body, repousse floral decoration around a central cartouche, and repousse floral decoration to the footed base. Naturalistic branch-form C-scroll handle with grape decoration. Base underside with incuse marks for retailer Kitts & Werne of Louisville (working in partnership 1864-1878). 11 1/4 in. H. 20.43 troy […]

Kentucky coin silver mint julep cup or beaker, awarded as an agricultural prize and engraved PREMIUM ON TOBACCO. Decorative medallion banding to upper and lower rims. Incuse mark on bottom for retailer John Kitts, working Louisville 1843-1878, and maker Peter L. Krider, working Philadelphia, 1850-1860. 3 7/8 in. H. 4.74 oz troy.  PROVENANCE: The collection of Hank […]

American coin silver teapot, c. 1845, unusual octagonal lobed form with squared spout, four cartouche feet, domed lid with urn finial, and chased floral and flourish decoration. Engraved inscription “May 10 1846” to one side and “AFS from GAS” to other. Stamped on underside in rectangles for maker William I. Tenney of New York City with […]

1st item: Ball Black and Company coin silver chocolate or tea pot with a melon form ribbed body and floral repousse decoration. Base marked BALL.BLACK & CO/ NY together with other illegible hallmarks. 7 1/2 in. H. 11.26 troy ounces. 2nd item: Large sterling silver stuffing or basting spoon with attached handle rest. Marked STERLING […]

Thirty six (36) pieces 19th century flatware with twist handles, most Coin Silver, including 1 large scoop form server with repousse berry decoration to bowl,  with incuse stamp for William Kendrick of Louisville, KY; 1 coin silver 10 in. ladle, possibly an oyster ladle, incuse stamp J. Bowman (attrib. Pennsylvania); 1 coin silver 8 in. ladle with shell […]

Collection of 40 antique British sterling silver wine labels or bottle collars, ranging in period from George III to the Victorian era. Two are Scottish. Approximately 9 are Victorian; the others are earlier. Notable makers include Peter and Ann Bateman (Rum). Sizes range from 1 3/8 in. x 3/4 in. to 3 in. x 2 […]

American coin silver water pitcher, pear-shaped form with beaded rim, chased and engraved foliate decoration, and central cartouche monogrammed E.M.R. from F.W. & A.L. 1854. Stamped in rectangles: Jones, Ball & Co. / Pure Coin / Boston. 10 3/4 in. H. 23.72 oz troy. Mid 19th century. PROVENANCE: Private Nashville Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition with […]