Baldwin Gardiner ‘Fiddle Thread’ Pattern Coin Silver Platter or Stuffing Spoons, c. 1830

These serving spoons are large, early examples of flatware by an excellent American silversmith working during the classical revival period.  They are in the Fiddle Thread pattern which was very popular at the time and highly collected today. A crest of a deer over a coat of arms with three crosses decorates the tops of the long handles. The large bowls are oval and elongated. 

Originally from Philadelphia (trained in the shop of his brother, Sidney Gardiner - of Fletcher and Gardiner fame), Baldwin Gardiner moved to New York c. 1827.  He operated a large retail store selling silver and other classical accoutrements to the wealthy middle class thriving in New York at the time.  Excellent quality English made argand lamps are found with his mark on them.

The backs of the handles are stamped with Baldwin Gardiner’s ‘B.G’ mark along with unknown pseudo hallmarks.  These pseudo marks are found on much of Gardiner’s silver and it is unkown whether they are his maker’s marks or not.  These very rare spoons measure 13.25 inches long, have a combined weight of 13.15 troy ounces and are in very good condition with light (generally unnoticeable) wear.

Our Price: SOLD

Item code: I427