1st – 2nd items: Two (2) Paris, Kentucky coin silver spoons with fiddle handles, engraved JAH, stamped on backs B.M. RIGGS in rectangles for Benjamin McKenney Riggs, b. 1799, working Paris, KY c. 1825 until d. 1839 (Ref. Marquis Boultinghouse, Silversmiths of Kentucky, 1785-1900, p. 228, mark illustrated p. 305 fig.128A). 7 1/2" L. 1.960 […]
Lot 89: 9 Pcs Coin & Silver Flatware, incl. Hope & Karsner
Grouping of Tennessee coin silver. 1st item: Rare East TN coin silver teaspoon by B. Karsner & Co, working in Kingston, Roane County TN circa 1821, marked "B. Karsner & Co" within a rectangle and flanked by starbursts to each side. 5 3/8" L. Note: This is a very scarce known TN maker. The only […]
Lot 86: Kinsey Coin Silver Julep, Adair Family Inscription
Coin Silver mint julep cup or beaker with inscriptions for the Adair family of Kentucky. Cup with triple reeded rim and footring, marked on the base E. KINSEY CINCINNATI (Edward Kinsey, working Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1837 – 1844). Multiple engraved inscriptions to the body referencing the Adair family of Kentucky including "John Adair 1808-1888, John […]
Lot 87: 2 Julep Cups incl. Akin, Werne, KY
2 Julep Cups incl. Akin, Werne, KY . 1st item: Kentucky coin silver julep cup or beaker with molded top and foot ring and tapered body, the underside stamped COIN JOE.WERNE 4 for Joseph Werne (1837-1903, Louisville). Engraved PFS 3-29-17 to one side. 4" H. 3.695 troy ounces. 2nd item: Coin silver julep cup or […]
Lot 84: Anthony Rasch Coin Silver Tea Set attr. New Orleans
Anthony Rasch three-piece coin silver tea service, likely New Orleans, Louisiana, with English silverplated tray (4 items). Includes teapot, creamer and covered sugar bowl, each with rounded body on a circular pedestal base with palmette decorated bands to the rim, shoulders, pedestal and base, and S-scroll handles. The teapot with a shell thumbpiece and acorn […]
Lot 85: 6 Coin Silver Julep Cups incl. Agricultural
Six (6) coin silver julep cups or beakers including 3 Agricultural Premiums, all with molded and reeded rims and tapering sides. 1st item: Coin silver mint julep cup engraved "Premium" to one side, base marked "E Kinsey Cincinnati" (Edward Kinsey, working Cincinnati, Ohio, circa 1837 – 1844). 3 5/8" H. 4.050 troy ounces. 2nd item: […]
Lot 83: Chinoiserie Silver pitcher Ball, Tompkins & Black
Ball, Tompkins & Black (1839-1851) coin silver water pitcher in the Chinese taste, mid 19th century. The baluster shaped pitcher features a stylized and notched handle with figural scholar mask at the top. Repousse decoration depicting figures in a landscape, engaged in various activities including smoking pipes, with trees and buildings in the background. Base […]
Lot 82: French Neoclassical 1st Standard Silver Coffee Pot
French Neoclassical First Standard (.950) Silver Coffee Pot, ovoid body with waisted neck and decorated with palmettes and laurel borders, gooseneck spout with horse head spout, arched ebonized wood or horn spout with medallion at upper end, raised on three tapering legs terminating in paw feet. Marked on lid and body for Paris 1st Standard […]
Lot 80: Victorian "Moresque" 3 pcs. Sterling Tea Set plus S/P Oval Tray
English Victorian "Moresque" style sterling silver 3-piece tea service with silverplated oval tray, 4 items total. Includes a coffee or tea pot and a teapot or covered cream jug, both with domed lids, together with an open sugar bowl having gilded interior, all with bulbous bodies and chased Indo-Gothic or "Moresque" style decoration composed of […]
Lot 81: Geo. III Sterling Cruet Stand, Hennell Salts and spoons
George III sterling silver cruet stand and salts with associated spoons. 1st item: Neoclassical sterling cruet stand, oval with pierced rosette design, central handle and four ball shaped feet, containing a set of 6 cut crystal bottles and a condiment pot, all with silver mounts. Stand hallmarked for George Smith and Thomas Hayter, London, sterling, […]