Seventeen pieces of 19th century New York coin silver, most with fiddle handles. Includes 1 pair of sugar tongs with well modeled hairy claw grips, marks for Norman A. Freeman (working NYC 1846-1850); 1 coffin handled salt or condiment ladle marked J. Foster; 1 Wood & Hughes gravy ladle in the French Thread pattern with […]
Lot 363: Rare Coin Silver Acorn Flatware, 6 pcs
Six pieces coin and early sterling silver flatware in a rare 19th c. acorn and oak leaf pattern, unattributed, all with various maker/retailer marks. Includes four 7-1/4" forks (three marked N. Harding & Co Pure Coin, one marked McKay ___ Co. Pure Coin), one 7-1/2" butter knife with Wood & Hughes stamp, and one 6-1/2" […]
Lot 361: 13 coin & early sterling forks & spoons
Thirteen pieces of flatware in coin and early sterling silver patterns, all mid to late 19th century. Includes 5 forks marked S. Chapin (working New York circa 1850), 5 forks marked Platt & Bro. (working New York, mid 19th century), 1 fork in the King's Pattern marked R & Wilson (Philadelphia, 1825-1845), 1 teaspoon in […]
Lot 359: Coin silver repousse tumbler
Coin silver tumbler in an allover repousse floral/scroll design, with central cartouche inscribed "Annie E. Knowlton/ Elizabeth L. Flagg". Marked on base Lincoln & Foss Pure Coin/W&G Boston (Woodward & Grosjean were working Boston Mass and Hartford, CT 1847-1852; Lincoln & Foss, the likely retailers, were in business together in Boston, circa 1850). 3 1/2" […]
Lot 360: W. Homes Federal Silver Cream Jug
American coin silver cream pitcher, helmet form with reeded rim and handle, bright-cut feather and leaf band and vacant cartouche, slightly flared foot with double dotted border, mark on base "Homes" attributed to William Homes, Jr. ( Boston, Massachusetts, b. 1742-d. 1825). 4" H, 2.92 oz troy. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, Tennessee. Condition: […]
Lot 358: Coin silver cup with military design
Coin silver cup, footed pear shaped form with repousse designs of flags flanking a laurel wreath cartouche (not monogrammed), and a band of laurels at lip, stem and footring. 4 5/8" H, 8.81 oz troy. American, mid 19th Century. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, Tennessee. Condition: Handle has been removed, otherwise excellent condition.
Lot 356: Two pieces Jasperware inc. a three-colored sugar b
Two pieces Jasperware. 1st Item – Rare three-color jasperware sugar bowl, dark olive color with a band of white floral relief decoration at the top, over a blue oval panel with white relief decorated mourning scene, above a feather-edge molded base. Two molded and scrolled handles. Unmarked. 5-1/4" H x 7 1/2" H x 5" […]
Lot 357: Early silver and glass table items, 3 pcs
Group of early silver and glass table items. 1st and 2nd Items – 2 individual crystal salt dishes, deeply cut in a fine geometric pattern, each in a rectangular silver frame with cut corners and four paw feet, the frames with a Diemont retailer's mark and other Dutch hallmarks denoting sterling or better. 2" H […]
Lot 355: Lot of 4 enameled creamware / pearlware tea items
Four creamware and pearlware tea items. 1st Item – Tea bowl and saucer with scalloped rim and sprig-decorated centers, cup 2 1/4" H, saucer 4 7/8" D. 2nd Item – Tea caddy with round body, decorated with impressed beaded bands at shoulder and foot. Mulberry or purple floral spray at center, smaller sprays on the […]
Lot 353: Porcelain sauce boat, Chelsea or Worcester
Porcelain sauce boat, finely modeled in a naturalistic leafy design, and decorated with overglaze polychrome hand- painted butterflies, insects and worms. Unmarked, possibly Chelsea or Worcester. 4"H x 7-1/2"L. English, mid-18th Century. Provenance: Estate of Salli LaGrone, Franklin, Tennessee. Condition: Small edge chip, some paint wear, overall good condition.