Pair of Tennessee coin silver spectacles marked J. S. Curtis within a rectangle (J. S. Curtis, working Memphis, circa 1850). Oval tinted double lenses with hinged and adjustable arms. Glasses – 1" H x 4 1/2" W x 4 1/4" D. Case – 4 3/4" H x 1 3/8" W x 3/4" D. 1.10 total […]
Lot 261: Marshall & Smith Shell Handle Coin Flatware, 33 pcs
33 pieces American shell-handled coin silver flatware, most bearing the mark of Marshall and Smith, a short-lived partnership in Philadelphia, circa 1837. Comprised of 21 pieces with Marshall and Smith mark, including 7 dinner forks (4 monogrammed Camp, 3 monogrammed JBP), 6 salad forks (monogrammed JBP), 2 tablespoons (monogrammed Camp), and 6 dessert spoons (monogrammed […]
Lot 262: George Sharp, Philadelphia Silver Oval Salver
George Sharp sterling oval salver, Philadelphia, circa 1860, Bailey & Co. retailer, with shaped rim, bright-cut decoration and four scroll feet, marks on base of S in oval, 3 lions and shield plus Bailey & Co Chestnut St Phila. 1" H x 8-1/2" W x 6-5/8" D. 10.775 oz troy. CONDITION: Overall very good condition […]
Lot 259: Asian Export Silver Flatware, 8 pcs
Eight (8) pieces heavy Asian export silver flatware. 1st-6th items: Six tablespoons with elongated narrow bowls, raised rounded drops, and pointed oval handles, monogrammed AS, illegible character marks to backs of handles. Likely Indian Colonial or Chinese. 8 1/4" L. 7th-8th items: Pair of silver gravy ladles with shell end handles, marked H & C […]
Lot 260: Wood & Hughes Coin Silver Water Pitcher
American Coin silver water pitcher, pear shaped form with repousse decorations of clusters of grapes, leaves, and swags, framing a central cartouche engraved J.R. to R.R., punchwork design along curve of top edge, the handle with acanthus leaf overlay design and chased acanthus design at terminus, the molded foot ring with band of guilloche decoration […]
Lot 257: Queen Anne Rattail Spoon, 1705
Queen Anne silver-gilt beaded rattail spoon with upturned trefid or dognose terminal, monogrammed TG and AH, marks for William Juson, London, 1705. 7 1/2" L (19 cm), 1.4 oz troy. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell, Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: Excellent condition with some wear to marks and scratches to back.
Lot 258: Geo. II Marrow Spoon, Benjamin Godfrey
George II sterling silver marrow spoon, marks for Benjamin Godfrey, London, 1736. 8 7/8" L, 2.005 oz troy. CONDITION: Some wear to marks.
Lot 255: Scottish George II Basting spoon, 15" L
George II sterling silver Hanoverian pattern basting spoon, marked for Edinburgh, 1746, maker's mark IHG. 15" L. Monogram C back of handle. 7.03 oz troy. CONDITION: Very good condition.
Lot 256: English Sterling Standish, 1835
English sterling silver ink well stand or standish bearing the marks for John Edward, Jr. and William Barnard, London, with date mark for 1835. All pieces bearing maker's mark. 4 3/4" H x 7 1/2" W x 5" D. 20.34 total troy ounces. Provenance: East Tennessee collection, by descent from Edwin V. Hill, M.D., deceased […]
Lot 253: Group 14K Gold jewelry, 7 items inc.
Group of 14K yellow gold jewelry, 7 items total. 1st-4th items: 4 herringbone chains, 16", 20", 22" and 24 1/2" L (17.9 grams total). 5th item: 1 14K round disc charm with diamonds and French verse: "Je T'Aime Plus Qu'Hier Moins Que Demain" (I Love You More Than Yesterday Less Than Tomorrow), 1 1/8" dia. […]