Rare New Orleans handwrought coin silver confection basket (also known as a jam or sugar basket) and ladle, both pieces marked A.H. / N.O. (attributed to Adolph Himmel, New Orleans, 1825-1877). Basket features spiral fluted sides and vacant monogram reserve, wtih a pierced openwork rim decorated with applied grape clusters and figural housefly or other […]

Sizeable New Orleans, Louisiana coin silver sauce boat with molded rim, oval foot and c-scroll handle with decorative pierced, double scroll terminus. Marked on underside A.H. / N.O. (attributed to Adolph Himmel, New Orleans, 1825-1877). Monogrammed AA or RR on front. 6-1/4" H x 8-1/4" W x 3-3/4" D. 8.46 oz troy. Provenance: the collection […]

Six pieces Vicksburg, MS coin silver flatware: 3 tablespoons, 1 dessert spoon, and 2 teaspoons, all with various marks related to John Alexander Klein (working Leesville, Virginia 1833-circa 1836, then Vicksburg, Mississippi circa 1836 through at least 1854). Includes 2 fiddle and thread pattern tablespoons, monogrammed Smith; 1 olive variant pattern tablespoon also marked Patent […]

Large and heavy New Orleans coin silver water pitcher, made by Adolph Himmel for Hyde and Goodrich; baluster shaped, footed form with elaborate floral repousse decoration to the sides and feet, naturalistic branch style handle, and Rococo style scroll-and-shell lip and footring. Marked on underside HYDE AND GOODRICH MANUFACTURERS NEW ORLEANS with H for Adolph […]

Twelve Vicksburg, Mississippi coin silver forks, all with incuse mark "Klein & Bro.", (John Alexander Klein, working Leesburg, Virginia circa 1833-1836, and Vicksburg, MS circa 1836 through at least the 1850s; mark used circa 1854). Includes six (7-3/4"L) forks and six (6-7/8"L) forks, all in the Fiddle and Thread pattern and monogram B.D. Also included […]

Eight pieces Natchez, Mississippi coin silver flatware (6 forks and 2 spoons), all with incuse marks "S. Cockrell" (Samuel Cockrell, b. Virginia, 1808, moved to Natchez, 1838). Includes six (7-3/8"L) forks with acanthus/Ionic decoration to handle and backs, incuse mark "S. Cockrell / Coin / Patent 1855" monogram M.P. on back of handles; one Fiddle […]

Natchez, Mississippi coin silver fish slice or crumber with beaded handle, the center cartouche engraved with a landscape scene with houses, surrounded by elaborate Rococo style foliate scroll designs, marked G. Macpherson in rectangle on back (George MacPherson, active Natchez, MS 1841-1872), 12"L. 5.21 oz troy. Provenance: the collection of John Montague, Memphis, Tenn. CONDITION: […]

Mississippi-retailed Aesthetic Movement sterling silver handled cup, with naturalistic, lily of the valley figural handle, lily of the valley engraving, and presentation engraving in center cartouche: "Jno P. Madison from his old friend, JRP, 26th August, 1874". Marked on bottom for Whiting, Sterling, 106A, with mark S. Cockrell in rectangle (Samuel Cockrell, b. Virginia, 1808, […]

Rare silver tastevin or wine tasting cup, marked in rectangle "E. Profilet" (Emile Profilet, b. 1801-d.1868, working New Orleans, Louisiana c. 1822, Natchez, Mississippi 1823-1868). Shallow, slightly bellied form with molded edge and triple reeded handle. 1"h x 2-7/8" diameter. 1.82 oz troy. Mid 19th century. Note: a common form in French silver, taste-vins are […]

Antebellum Natchez, Mississippi retailed coin silver cup or mug with beaded rim and footring, C -scroll handle, marked on underside in rectangle "E. Profilet" (Emile Profilet, b. 1801-d.1868, working New Orleans, Louisiana c. 1822, Natchez, Mississippi 1823-1868). Additional three part mark for William Gale & Son of New York, date 1854, and incuse large letter […]