This 7 1/4" coin silver right angle butter knife is a fine example of the "Medallion" pattern flatware produced by Hotchkiss and Schreuder. The upper front of the stem has a detailed classical profile, and both sides of the stem are ornamented with foliate forms. There is no monogram, no removal.
These Rose Medallion designs are sharp, faces well done.
Height 4"
Date- 1820 prior to workmanship beginning to deteriorate.
Condition- excellent No marks on the bottom, nothing erased.
Any white spots were caused by the flash when I took the picture.
This is an ovoid server with a partial scalloped rim. Length 9" It is marked
S. Kirk & Son Co. sterling. The 925/1000 is rubbed but one does see indications that it was there in the past. This mark was used by Kirk 1903- 1907.
Three English serving spoons, monogram B of the period, by the famous Bateman family. Marked P.B.,A.B.,W.B. Peter, Anne, and William . George III era. They were among the most popular silversmiths of their time. The tips of the bowls are in fine condition.
A wide antique fork suitable for many foods. A unique asparagus server as it has piercing. The beading on the shank is also not seen on silver today. It has a shaded monogram. Length 9"
Truly antique silver. Length 9". Sterling silver with vermeil bowl in excellent condition. No monogram, no removal. The design has much detail; the bowl has an interesting embossed design. Whiting was purchased by Gorham in 1929 so the spoon dates prior to that date. Mint condition.
The monograms indicate the spoon was given to someone, probably on a birthday . There is a monogram, then the word "to" and the monogram of the one who received the spoon. There is also the letter "B" and the date 1745, the "B" probably meaning born 1745. The maker of this spoon is W. Moulton IV, working 1772-1861, one of the Moulton Silversmiths forming the lineage of craftsmen to be later known as the Towle Smithsmiths in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Length 9 ...click for details
12"high with no dents, no major flaws. Nice patina as they have always been hand polished, ready for red Christmas candles.
The push up movement is frozen.
In about 1890 this LOUIS XV sterling silver ice cream slice was retailed in Boston by the well known Shreve, Crump & Low Co. The shape of the blade is an unusual hatchet style, gracefully designed. It is very useful as cake server,wonderful for gelatin salads or desserts. Length 9 1/2" It is marked on the blade Shreve, Crump & Low with the D for the maker WM. B. Durgin Co.( Concord, New Hampshire)
