Two (2) Kentucky coin silver mint julep cups, each marked T. AYRES in rectangle for Thomas Ayres, working Danville, 1823-1857. One cup is monogrammed DLC, the other is not monogrammed. Both measure 3 3/8" H, combined weight 9.56 oz troy. Note: Thomas Ayres, son of one of Kentucky's earliest silversmiths, Samuel Ayres, worked in Danville, […]
Lot 121: Asa Blanchard KY Coin Silver Tongs & Cream Ladle, 2 items
Kentucky coin silver cream ladle and tongs, attributed to Asa Blanchard, working Lexington circa 1808-1838, 2 items total. 1st item: Sugar tongs with round grips and plain, elongated arms, double struck on each arm with incuse marks BLANCHARD, script monogram FB. 5 3/4" L. 2nd item: Cream ladle with plain fiddle handle, worn mark A. […]
Lot 117: 8 Asa Blanchard Ky Coin Silver Tablespoons
Assembled set of eight (8) Kentucky coin silver tablespoons or serving spoons attributed to Asa Blanchard, working Lexington, c. 1808-1838. Includes 4 with plain fiddle handles marked A BLANCHARD in rectangles; 2 with reverse tipt handles marked A BLANCHARD in rectangles; and 2 with reverse tipt handles and incuse mark BLANCHARD. All approximately 8 3/4" […]
Lot 118: 12 Asa Blanchard KY Coin Silver Teaspoons
Assembled set of twelve (12) Kentucky coin silver teaspoons, all marked BLANCHARD in rectangles for Asa Blanchard, working Lexington, c. 1808-1838 (this mark used c. 1820-1838; ref Boultinghouse, Marquis. Silversmiths of Kentucky, 1785-1900, p. 299 fig. 29E.). All 5 3/8" L, combined weight 5.04 oz troy. The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky. […]
Lot 119: 3 McDannold Winchester KY Coin Silver Julep Cups
Three (3) Kentucky coin silver julep cups or beakers, each having molded rim and footrings, one with additional beading at rim and footring, tapered bodies, underside with incuse marks MCDANNOLD for George W. McDannold, working Mt. Sterling, Winchester and Covington, Kentucky, 1829-1863. One has engraved inscription reading "J.P. Gouley." 3 5/8" H x 3 1/4" […]
Lot 115: 3 KY Coin Silver Julep Cups, G. Sharp, Danville
Three (3) Kentucky coin silver julep cups, all with incuse marks G. SHARP JR DANVILLE KY for George Sharp Jr., working Danville circa 1857-late 1860s. One has beaded rim and monogram AGNES BRIGHT, one has beaded rim with no monogram, and the third has a molded rim and monogram S G CLARKSON. Heights differ for […]
Lot 116: 3 Kitts Agricultural Premium Mint Julep cups, Mallory
Three (3) Kentucky coin silver agricultural premium mint julep cups, each with beaded rim and foot ring and engraved inscription "South Western Agricultural & Mechanical Association / Mallory". Incuse mark "J. KITTS" to underside for John Kitts, Louisville, Kentucky (working 1843-1878; this mark used circa 1836-1874). Heights range from 3 3/4" to 3 7/8" H, […]
Lot 113: Asa Blanchard Kentucky Coin Silver Julep Cup
Coin Silver mint julep cup stamped A. BLANCHARD in rectangle for Asa Blanchard, working Lexington, KY, 1808-1838, with eagle psuedohallmark (mark used circa 1820-1838). Tapering cylindrical sides and reeded rim and foot ring, monogrammed C. 3"H, 4.35 oz troy. The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Condition: Overall excellent condition with a couple […]
Lot 114: Kitts KY Agricultural Coin Silver Pitcher
Kentucky agricultural premium coin silver pitcher or ewer, pear shaped form with molded rim and acanthus overlaid C scroll handle, raised on a tall circular beaded foot. Engraved inscription AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION to body underneath spout. Stamped on bottom, J. KITTS for John Kitts, working Louisville, Ky 1836-1878, along with C, COIN and C&B. […]
Lot 111: Kentucky Coin Silver Tray, Hinton
Rare Kentucky coin silver salver or small footed tray, 10" diameter, with engraved scenic designs, one of a Gothic style building and tower, the other of an Arabian or Russian style building in a landscape, both enclosed in cartouches, with two other vacant cartouches and a center one engraved WILLIAM ROBINSON HUNTER FROM HIS FATHER […]