Silver and gilt Commemorative plate celebrating the silver anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (1947-1972). Royal arms adorn the center of the plate . Marked on the back "Treasures of Goldsmiths' Hall limited Edition No. 21 of 1000 Made in England". Marks for London, sterling, date letter "R". 9 1/8" dia. 11.115 oz […]
Lot 132: American Coin Silver Punch or Soup Ladle
American coin silver ladle, maker's mark almost illegible, fiddle thread handle, script monogram "CPC". 13 1/4" L, 8.46 oz. troy. Probably New York, possibly Myers & Gorman, circa 1830s. Provenance: a Midland, Georgia, collection. Condition: Slight dent to bowl, otherwise excellent condition.
Lot 133: Assembled Lot of English Silver, 6 pieces
Assembled Lot of English silver. 1ST ITEM: Hester Bateman sterling marrow spoon, 9" L. 2ND ITEM: Irish sterling sauce ladle with shell and double swell handle, 6-1/4" L, mid-19th c. 3RD ITEM: Sterling Edinburgh (or Exeter) serving spoon, fiddle tipt handle, 8" L, early 18th c. 4TH ITEM: Sterling Sheffield cream ladle, 6-5/8" L, late […]
Lot 131: Bailey & Son Coin Silver Tea Service, 3 pcs.
Bailey & Son, Philadelphia coin silver tea or coffee service, 3 pieces including coffee pot, creamer and waste bowl, all with engraved neoclassical style swag and scroll decoration, the teapot with urn shaped finial. Teapot 13"H. Total weight: 62.94 oz troy. Provenance: Collection of Grace Tankersley of Knoxville. Condition: Scattered light dents to coffeepot and […]
Lot 129: Six coin silver forks, J. Eyland, Charleston SC
Six 6 coin silver forks with fiddle handles, marked J. Eyland and Co. (Charleston, South Carolina, 1820-1827), monogrammed "B". 8" L, 12.6 oz troy. Condition: Overall very good condition.
Lot 130: 8 pc silver flatware inc. MD Coin forks
Lot of 8 Silver Flatware Items. 1ST ITEM: Lot five (5) coin silver forks in the Kings pattern, marked A. E. Warner and 10.15 (Andrew E. Warner, Baltimore, MD, circa 1830). Monogrammed with script "R" 6 3/8" L. 7.650 troy ounces. 2ND ITEM: Coin silver fork, fiddle tipt handle, marked J. P. B. with fish […]
Lot 127: Four D. I. Wells Coin Silver Spoons, Bolivar, TN
Four D. I. Wells coin silver teaspoons, fiddle pattern, various script monograms, faintly legible. 5-5/8" L. 2.29 oz troy. Daniel Wells was born in South Carolina about 1810. By 1833 he had moved to Bolivar, where he and J. K. Wells advertised their services as silversmiths and clock and watch repairers. (courtesy Tennessee Silversmiths, Benjamin […]
Lot 128: 8 pieces TN & KY Coin Silver flatware
Lot of 8 TN Coin Silver Items. 1ST ITEM: Lot of 7 Tennessee coin silver forks, marked "F. H. Clark and Co./ Memphis" (Frederick Harvey Clarke Co, working Memphis 1841-1866), with fiddle thread and shell handles and monogrammed in script "Miclile". 6 3/4" L. 9.235 troy ounces. 2ND ITEM: Kentucky coin silver spoon marked "Wm. […]
Lot 126: Memphis coin silver punch ladle, Merriman
Coin silver soup or punch ladle, double swell fiddle tipt handle inscribed "Annie from Mama," mark on underside of handle "Merriman" (James Merriman, working Memphis 1841-1860 and later, according to Tennessee Silversmiths by Benjamin H. Caldwell Jr., see p. 128 for similar mark). 12"L, 5 oz troy. Circa 1860. Provenance: direct descendants of first Tennessee […]
Lot 124: Coin silver mug and s/p hollowware, Sevier family
1ST ITEM: Coin silver footed mug with C scroll handle and gilt-washed interior, early hallmarks for Gorham, "Coin," inscription on front reading "Wilder Sevier from his bro. Edward Wilder 1857". 4"H, 4.62 oz troy. 2ND ITEM: Silverplated oval tray with engraved foliate scroll and circle decoration and beaded border, inscribed "John Sevier to his Daughter […]