Rare North Carolina coin silver long handled pictureback teaspoon with raised eagle and banner decoration to back of bowl, the pointed handle marked I VOGLER in rectangle (John Vogler, 1783-1881, working Salem, NC). Script monogram AP to top of handle. 5 3/8"L, .27 oz troy. For an example of a similar spoon by Vogler, ref. […]
Lot 221: 8 Silver Spoons inc. KY, Broderson and Lenhart
8 Silver Spoons, Lenhart and Broderson. 1st-2nd items: 2 coin silver teaspoons with fiddle handles, monogrammed LW, marked on back G Lenhart in script. (Note: Boultinghouse lists G. Lenhart working Bowling Green, first half 19th century, ref. Boultinghouse, "Silversmiths of Kentucky," p. 186, however more recent research by Kentucky silver scholar Gary Gardner suggests Gottfried […]
Lot 220: 5 KY Silver Sheaf of Wheat Spoons, Ayers & Beard
5 coin silver teaspoons with raised sheaf of wheat decoration to handles, monogram H, marked en verso AYERS & BEARD in serrated rectangles with additional eagle psuedohallmark (Elias Ayers and Evans C. Beard, working Louisville, Kentucky c. 1824-1831). 5 5/8" L, 1.99 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Scholl Renau, Louisville, Kentucky. CONDITION: 1/2" tear […]
Lot 217: 5 Sterling Juleps with Horseshoe Decoration, Manchester Co.
Five (5) sterling silver mint julep cups or beakers with triple reeded rims and applied horseshoe decoration, no monograms or inscriptions. Marked on underside for Manchester Silver Co. (Providence, Rhode Island 1918-1985) , Sterling, 3759. A couple are additionally engraved Kendrick under the maker's marks, possibly for retailer Merkley Kendrick of Louisville, Kentucky. 3 5/8" […]
Lot 218: 25 pcs sterling and coin silver incl. KY
25 pieces coin silver and sterling silver flatware, including 12 coin silver spoons of Kentucky interest. Includes six (6) fiddle pattern teaspoons marked A. Fairleigh in banner (Andrew Fairleigh, working Hardin County, KY circa 1830-1844), monogram GF; Six (6) teaspoons with fiddle tipt handles, stamped on back with incuse retailer marks C. P. Barnes & […]
Lot 219: 6 Early KY Silver Spoons, Outten
6 early Kentucky coin silver teaspoons with elongated, oval-ended handles, the backs marked E * OUTTEN in rectangles (Ephraim Outten, working Maysville, KY by 1816-d. 1825). 5 1/8" L. 2.19 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Lynn Renau, Louisville, KY, acquired in 1975 from Carriage House Antiques, Carrollton, Missouri. Letter from dealer to Mrs. Renau with […]
Lot 215: 3 Columbian Gold Ornaments plus 1
Group of three Columbian gold ornaments including large bird (2-1/4 x 2-1/4"), human figure (1-5/8" L) and rounded wings on hook (3/8 x 3/4"), all items test between 10K and 14K, 48.2 grams/3 items. 4th item: medium size bird, is not gold, only decorative ornament. All likely 20th century. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin […]
Lot 216: 7 14K Cocktail Rings; 1 14K Band
Group of 1 wedding band and 7 various cocktail rings in 14K mountings including 2 pearl clusters, wedding band, diamond and sapphire ballerina, garnet flower, CZ marquise with single cut diamond mounting, E/C garnet and emerald/diamond spray. Ring sizes range from 5.5 to 7.5. All gold acid tested if not marked. 72.9 grams including stones. […]
Lot 213: Four 14K Pins, inc. Mushrooms, 45.5 grams
Four (4) 14K yellow gold satin finished pins including two of mushrooms, one including three emeralds; one satin bow and one round twist ribbon with center of garnets. 1 1/2" to 1 1/4 " H. All marked 14K. 45.5 total grams. Provenance: Private Maryville, TN collection. CONDITION: One garnet missing in circle pin otherwise all […]
Lot 214: 3 14K Jewelry Items, inc. Slide Bracelet
Group of three (3) 14K jewelry items. 1st item: 14K (tested) yellow gold Victorian wide woven slide bracelet, buckle ornament containing one cabochon coral and 8 rose cut diamonds, gold end-piece missing stone. 9-3/4" L overall x 1-1/8" W strap. 1-1/2" W buckle ornament. 62.9 grams. Circa 1880. 2nd item: 14K yellow gold pin of […]