Ten (10) Tennessee Coin Silver teaspoons, all with plain fiddle handles, including four marked J. PEABODY in rectangle (John Peabody, working in Nashville 1836-1850), monogrammed M, and six with incuse marks T. GOWDY (Thomas Gowdy, retailer/jeweler working Nashville, 1825-d. 1863), monogrammed "KB by KH". All approximately 6 1/8" L. 6.59 oz troy. CONDITION: Most with […]
Lot 78: Asa Blanchard Tablespoon & Teaspoon
Two (2) coin silver spoons by Asa Blanchard, Lexington, KY (working c. 1808-1838). 1st item: Fiddle handle teaspoon marked AB in rectangle (mark used circa 1810-1820). 5" L. 2nd item: Dessert or tablespoon, fiddle handle with rounded tip, marked A BLANCHARD in rectangle (mark used post 1820), monogrammed RY with second monogram S on front […]
Lot 80: Merriman & Clark Memphis TN Coin Silver Soup Ladle
Large Tennessee coin silver soup or punch ladle, fiddle tipt handle marked MERRIMAN & CLARK in rectangle (James E. Merriman and Frederick H. Clark, working together in Memphis 1841-47), monogrammed BMK. 12 3/4" L. 5.83 troy ounces. Provenance: Private West Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition with some light scattered scratches, some wear to maker's […]
Lot 76: KY Hottenroth & Cachot Coin Silver Spoon plus 2 Bardstown spoons
Three (3) Bardstown, Kentucky related silver teaspoons including coin silver by Hottenroth & Cachot and Jonathan Simpson. 1st item: Plain fiddle handle coin silver teaspoon, marked IH & FC in rectangle for Ignatius Hottenroth and Felix Ferjeaux Cachot (working Bardstown, Ky 1813-1817). Monogram NT or NJ. 5 1/2" L. Rare. 0.305 oz troy. 2nd item: […]
Lot 77: KY Flatware incl. Maysville, Paducah, 30 pcs
Thirty (30) pieces Kentucky coin & sterling silver flatware including Maysville, Paducah, Richmond, Covington, Lexington and Louisville makers and retailers, in fiddle, fiddle tipt, and fiddle swell patterns. Includes 3 dessert spoons marked POINDEXTER in rectangle (attrib. William Poindexter, working Lexington, 1836-1851); 1 dessert spoon with incuse mark T.G. CALVERT (working Lexington, mid 19th century); […]
Lot 73: J. Kitts Agricultural Coin Silver Goblet
Kentucky agricultural coin silver goblet or chalice having a bulbous body, flared and beaded trim. Inscription to one side reading "Ky S Ag Society Premium 1857" and "Towles" to the other. Incuse mark "J. Kitts" on underside for John Kitts, Louisville, Kentucky (working 1843-1878; this mark used circa 1836-1874). 7" H. 8.885 troy ounces. Note: […]
Lot 74: 3 Kitts Kentucky Coin Silver Items inc. Mug
Three (3) John Kitts, Louisville, Kentucky (working 1843-1878) coin silver items. 1st item: Cup with round rim over octagonal tapered sides, each side with engine turned decoration including one cartouche engraved "Margie," atop an octagonal base with canted foot. Shaped handle. Base marked KITTS within a rectangle. 3 1/4" H. 2.860 troy ounces. 2nd item: […]
Lot 75: 2 Coin Silver Spoons inc. KY, Edward West and Thomas Phillips
Two (2) Southern Coin Silver spoons by Thomas Phillips of Paris, Kentucky and Edward West of Virginia or Kentucky. 1st item: Teaspoon with pointed bowl and pointed oval handle, marked EW in rectangle for Edward West, working King George County, VA c. 1742-1766, Stafford County, VA 1767-1788, unknown city in Kentucky 1789-1792, and Georgetown, KY […]
Lot 70: Pair English Sterling Candlesticks, J & H Savory
Pair of English Neoclassical style sterling weighted candlesticks, hallmarked JSH for Joseph & Horace Savory, London, England, date letter for 1885. Circular candle cups with laurel and swag decoration over square plinths and confirming shafts with repousse swag, pendant and husk designs, on tiered square bases with laurel leaf decoration and armorial engraving of an […]
Lot 71: Scottish Sterling Silver Tray or Salver
Scottish sterling silver salver or platter having a shaped rim and three feet, marks for Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh, 1898. 12" diameter (31 cm), 27.97 oz troy. Provenance: private Nashville, TN collection. CONDITION: Some surface scratches, overall very good condition.