Three (3) silver pieces: Coin silver sugar tongs, fiddle swell handles with shell decoration at mid-point and grips, marked J. EWAN in serrated rectangle (John Ewan, Charleston, South Carolina, working 1823-1852). 6 3/8"L, 1.39 oz troy. Together with a fiddle pattern coin silver dessert spoon marked Gregg Hayden & Co in rectangle with additional G […]
Lot 280: Virginia Coin Silver Serving Tongs
Rare Southern coin silver chop or asparagus tongs, acanthus decoration to handles with teardrop shaped pierced decoration to the blades, marked J. M. Freeman in rectangle (Joseph M. Freeman, working Norfolk, Virginia 1806-1882). 11"L, 8.95 oz troy. CONDITION: Excellent condition.
Lot 278: South Carolina coin silver pap boat
Scarce Southern coin silver pap boat or invalid feeder, oblong form with rolled rim and tapering spout, marked J. Ewan in serrated rectangle, (John Ewan, working Charleston, South Carolina, 1823-1852). 4 1/2" L, 2.03 oz troy. CONDITION: Some small minor dents, overall very good condition.
Lot 276: NC Coin Silver Ladle, Jehu Scott
North Carolina coin silver ladle with coffin end handle, marked J. SCOTT in a banner (Jehu Scott, working Raleigh, NC, 1st quarter 19th century). 14 3/4" L. 5.770 troy ounces. Note: George Barton Cutten states in SILVERSMITHS OF NORTH CAROLINA that Scott first advertised in Raleigh, NC on December 1, 1806 as a seller of […]
Lot 277: South Carolina Coin Silver Cup, Ewan
Charleston, South Carolina coin silver cup or mug, slightly tapered form with beaded upper and lower rims and naturalistic branch style handle, the bottom marked twice with J. Ewan in serrated rectangle (John Ewan, working Charleston, South Carolina, 1823-1852). Monogrammed on front "De Berner 1852" and "Mary 1883". 3" H, 2.45 oz troy. CONDITION: Very […]
Lot 275: NC Coin Silver Ladle, N Vogler
North Carolina coin silver ladle with oval downturned fiddle handle, marked N VOGLER in rectangle (attrib. Nathaniel Vogler, Salem NC gunsmith and silversmith, 1804-1872). Script monogram “WM” to the handle with engraved date in script verso 1865. Note: The “1865” appears inconsistent with the style of the ladle, suggesting the date engraving is likely later. […]
Lot 274: 1856 Agricultural Coin Silver Julep
Coin silver Agricultural Prize julep cup, slightly tapered sides with band of floral decoration at rim and foot, incuse marks E. & D Kinsey (Edward & David Kinsey, working ca. 1836-1850, Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio) and "1856" on bottom; the sides inscribed Highland Co. Agl. So. Premium 1856. 2 3/4" H , 2.93 oz […]
Lot 273: McDannold KY Coin Silver Julep
Kentucky coin silver mint julep cup, round tapered form with beaded lip and foot, incuse mark on base McDannold (George W. McDannold, Mt. Sterling, Winchester and Covington, Kentucky, working 1829-1863). 3 1/2" H, 5.34 oz troy. CONDITION: Couple of small minor scratches and tiny dents, overall excellent condition.
Lot 272: Lexington, KY Coin Silver Julep, Garner
Kentucky coin silver beaker or julep cup, slightly tapered sides with molded upper rim, incuse mark E. C. Garner (Eli C. Garner, Lexington, KY working 1838-1842). 5.29 oz troy. 3.18" H. CONDITION: 1/4" dent and a few pinpoint sized scattered dents to side; some small dents to bottom edge.
Lot 271: J. Kitts KY Coin Silver Pocket Watch
Civil War era pocketwatch, open face with enameled Roman numerals and gilt hands, marked on dial "John Kitts & Co. Louisville KY" (mark used 1857-1864, ref. Boultinghouse, p. 180) on dial, gilt hands, decorative engraved back cover. Inside back cover marked Warranted Coin Silver. 2 1/4" dia. Note: While many silversmiths and watchmakers advertised their […]