{"title":"Flatware Archive","description":"Flatware can be so creative and fun - not to mention a window into discovering foods and styles of entertaining from a different era.  Here are some of the more exciting pieces we've had in the past.","products":[{"product_id":"gorham-antique-mixed-metal-japanese-design-fruit-knives-set-of-6-providence-ri-c-1880","title":"Gorham Antique Mixed Metal Japanese Design Fruit Knives, set of 6, Providence, RI, c. 1880","description":"In their original box, these wonderful fruit knives consist of sterling blades with attached bronze handles with gilt highlights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Charles Carpenter in Gorham Silver (p. 100), 'The Japanese prototypes for Gorham's Japanese knives were the small ko-gatama knives with removable push-on handles called kodzuka'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shaped blades are engraved on both sides with bamboo and various flora.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles are beautiful castings. Made from two pieces which are soldered together, the handles have identical scenes on both sides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextured surfaces are used as a background to the high relief of the decoration. Each of the six knives are unique in their design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe various themes are of elaborate swords, foo dogs, monkeys, turtles, warriors and large coy fish. Gold is used to highlight the decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original box is covered in a patterned velvet with a branch and two birds on the top. It is lined with blue silk and stamped by the retailer 'MAX MEYER \u0026amp; BRO\/ OMAHA'. The underside of the box retains two labels. One is for 'Max Meyer \u0026amp; Bro.' and the other is from Gorham. Handwritten on the Gorham label is '#5 - 6 Fruit Kns\/ inlay' along with factory codes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese wonderful knives are marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING\/ 5'. They measure 7.75 inches long and are in very good condition with very minor wear to a couple of gilt spots.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26315810437,"sku":"A333","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a333_pi.jpg?v=1489684106"},{"product_id":"george-iv-antique-sterling-silver-grape-shears-by-john-reily-london-1823-24","title":"George IV Antique Sterling Silver Grape Shears by John Reily, London, 1823\/24","description":"These magnificent grape shears are the finest we have had the pleasure to offer. The quality and condition are spectacular. They are designed so that the handles rest flat on the table with the blades slightly raised and are an easier angle for cutting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handles are exceptional on both the front and the back. The castings are of excellent quality and design with dense bunches of grapes interspersed amongst grape leaves. The finger loops are designed as grapevines with miniature leaves and grapes. Above the loops poking through the grapevines are the faces of a bacchic reveler and a jester, symbolizing hospitality and entertainment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside of one of the blades is engraved with the crest of a lion's head over a coronet. Iron was used for the pivotal screw often due to the strength of iron versus silver, as is the case with these scissors. An applied floret encircles the screw on the front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to their fragile form, many grape shears have not survived the test of time and these are a very uncommon and remarkable period example of the form. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare grape shears are fully hallmarked on the interior of the blades. They measure 6.75 inches long, weigh 3.95 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319262085,"sku":"A556","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a556_pi.jpg?v=1489689718"},{"product_id":"thomas-fletcher-antique-11oz-silver-asparagus-tongs-philadelphia-c-1830","title":"Thomas Fletcher Antique 11oz Silver Asparagus Tongs, Philadelphia, c. 1830","description":"This is an exceedingly rare form by one of America's leading silver makers and most important silversmiths at the time. The Fiddle shaped handles are completely unadorned except for a wonderfully script style engraved 'CSP' monogram at the elbow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA shaped band encircles the neck and guides the blades. It is attached using a small screw. The long, oval blades are flat with the upper blade having a downturned lip at the front to hold the food in place. Two various sized circular punches are used to decorate the blades and act as strainers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Fletcher, in partnership with Sidney Gardiner and by himself after 1827, ran the most important silversmithy of the young republic, receiving commissions to make the most significant presentation silver of the day, including: The Dewitt Clinton Urns (Erie Canal, now at the Met), The George Armistead Punch Service (Commander at Fort McHenry, now at the Smithsonian), The Isaac Hull Urn (Commander of the Constitution, now in the Naval Historical Foundation's collection), etc.. Some of the best and most famous American silver in permanent museum collections was made by Thomas Fletcher or Fletcher \u0026amp; Gardiner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs noted by Stuart P. Feld in \u003cem\u003eBoston in the Age of Neo-Classicism 1810-1840\u003c\/em\u003e: \"No silversmith working in America during the late Federal period exceeded either the ambition or the quality of the Philadelphia partnership of Thomas Fletcher (1787-1846) and Sidney Gardiner (1785-1827), and Thomas Fletcher alone after Gardiner's early death.\" (p. 77)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven rarer than the form are the marks on these tongs. Thomas Fletcher wholesaled many of his pieces. This is the only known example of Thomas Fletcher silver marked '11 OZ.', the popular Baltimore silver standard, indicating it was sold in Baltimore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom 1814-30, Baltimore law required that all silver be of sterling standard (.925) and that it be assayed (tested). As soon as the law was revised in 1830 to allow lower grade silver, Baltimore retailers started ordering less expensive coin (.900) silver and 11oz (.917) silver from Fletcher.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare coin silver server is stamped on the back 'TF' along with a profile head, an eagle and a 'P'(for Philadelphia). This part of the mark is pictured in \u003cem\u003eSilversmiths to the Nation Thomas Fletcher \u0026amp; Sidney Gardiner: 1808-42\u003c\/em\u003e by Donald Fennimore and Ann Wagner, fig 10, p. 268. We have never seen the '11 OZ' and 'FINE' marks used in conjunction with Thomas Fletcher's mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese magnificent tongs measures 10.75 inches long, weigh 8.15 troy ounces and are in good\/ excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee a letter dated April 21, 1831 from Baltimore merchants R \u0026amp; A Campbell ordering in 'dollar' (coin) silver 15 dozen teaspoons and 5 dozen 'large sized forks \u0026amp; 2 do[zen] small sized, to be made of Silver 11oz fine', in the Thomas Fletcher correspondence at Winterthur Museum's Library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319417157,"sku":"A563","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a563_pi.jpg?v=1489690121"},{"product_id":"whiting-attr-bird-nest-design-antique-sterling-silver-serving-spoon-c-1870","title":"Whiting (attr.) Bird Nest Design Antique Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, c. 1870","description":"A series of various castings create this wonderful serving spoon. The dramatic bowl is beautifully fluted with pointed ends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has a matte finish and original gilt surface. The join to the handle is made up of three rods and an applied leaf and berry design. Between the two circular, beaded connections are three simple rods which create the midsection. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper part is a beautiful display of a bird watching over his\/her nest. A large cast and applied bird with spread wings is perched within a circular vine above another applied leaves and berries ornament. Below this is a nest with two baby birds with heads pointed upwards and beaks open ready to be fed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnificent server is marked 'STERLING' and with the model number 18. It measures 10 inches long, weighs 2.80 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319482821,"sku":"A564","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a564_pi.jpg?v=1489690254"},{"product_id":"knowles-rose-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-macaroni-server-providence-ri-c-1890","title":"Knowles 'Rose' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Macaroni Server, Providence, RI, c.1890","description":"This stunning serving spoon is in the uncommon and exotic pattern by Knowles known as 'Rose'. This pattern features a lovely rose vine in bloom with a beetle at the base of the handle. The reverse is engraved with a 'T' monogram. Macaroni, or pasta servers, are very rare and the bowl is exquisite. It is gilded with a soft matte finish to both sides of the bowl with pierced and engraved aesthetic movement decoration of lily pads and cattails. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to Dale Bennett in Silver Magazine, 'With a few notable exceptions, the quality of macaroni servers declined after 1880. A striking exception is the beautiful macaroni spoons made by J.B. \u0026amp; S.M Knowles Company....The piercing of these pieces is the finest I have seen in macaroni servers and the teeth are in the form of beautifully engraved leaves'.(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning server is marked on the back with Knowles' trademark, 'STERLING' and by the retailer 'J.D. HAWLEY'. It measures just over 8.5 inches long, weighs 2.05 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    1. Dale E. Bennett, \"America's Marvelous Macaroni Servers\" in \u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, July\/August 2002, pp. 34-40.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26319605445,"sku":"A568","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a568_pi.jpg?v=1489690576"},{"product_id":"gorham-birds-nest-antique-sterling-silver-pierced-ladle-providence-ri-c-1870","title":"Gorham \"Bird's Nest\" Antique Sterling Silver Pierced Ladle, Providence, RI, c. 1870","description":"This is an exceptional pierced ladle or sugar sifter in Gorham’s very rare 'Bird's Nest' pattern. Introduced c.1865, this pattern is one of the rarest and most unique of the American naturalistic designs in silver. It is comprised of multiple castings which were later hand-finished for detail and assembled into the various serving pieces. The handle is in the form of a tree branch that splits into 3 branches at the top which holds the bird's nest. The base of the handle has 2 large leaves which act as both decoration and support. The beautifully cast, 3-dimensional nest contains 3 gilded eggs. The fully cast bird with wings spread is perched on the handle watching over the eggs.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl is in the shape of a bucket The flat bottom has circular holes and the sides are pierced with foliage displays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely ladle is marked on the back of the bowl with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING'. It measures 6.25 inches long, weighs 1.10 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26360915141,"sku":"A757","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a757_pi.jpg?v=1489783842"},{"product_id":"whiting-attr-bird-design-antique-sterling-silver-serving-spoon-c-1870","title":"Whiting (attr) Bird Design Antique Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, c. 1870","description":"A series of various castings create this wonderful and rare serving spoon. The upper part is a beautiful display of a bird watching over his\/her nest. A large cast and applied bird with spread wings is perched within a circular vine above another applied leaves and berries ornament. Below this is a nest with two baby birds with heads pointed upwards and beaks open ready to be fed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is made up of three rods and an applied leaf and berry design at its terminal. Decorative roundels with fine beading attach the handle to the top and bowl sections. The dramatic bowl is beautifully fluted with pointed ends. It has a matte finish and original gilt surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis magnificent server is marked 'STERLING' and with the model number 18. It measures 10.5 inches long, weighs 2.8 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26360986693,"sku":"A758","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a758_fi.jpg?v=1489784054"},{"product_id":"whiting-bird-on-nest-antique-sterling-silver-macaroni-server-north-attleboro-ma-or-new-york-city-c-1876","title":"Whiting 'Bird on Nest' Antique Sterling Silver Macaroni Server, Attleboro, MA or New York City, c. 1876","description":"This stunning and rare macaroni server is a great example of aesthetic movement silver. Whiting's silver is under-appreciated today and this server is indicative of their high quality design and execution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis server was made by the Whiting Manufacturing Company from North Attleboro, MA until 1875 and in New York City after. It is a beautiful design made from multiple parts. Three sterling rods form the central part of the handle which is attached with decorative circular joins to the other sections. The finely detailed top of the handle depicts 4 baby birds in a nest about to be fed by a parent. The bowl is quite dramatic. It is lightly gilt with a matte finish and, keeping with the theme at the top, is a wonderful display of bird feathers. The back of the handle is engraved 'William\/ and Mary\/ 1851 - 1876. Not a bad 25th anniversary gift!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMacaroni servers are only rarely seen on the market today and we believe that macaroni in the 19th century was meant more generally than just our 'elbow' macaroni of today - think of pasta and noodles more broadly and you get the idea. These servers are rare: only a privileged few had them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wonderful server is marked on the back with Whiting's trademark, \"3\" and \"STERLING\". It measures 10.75 inches long, weighs 3 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26361099461,"sku":"A759","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a759_pi.jpg?v=1489784456"},{"product_id":"shiebler-antique-sterling-silver-figural-fish-slice-new-york-city-c-1885","title":"Shiebler Antique Sterling Silver Figural Fish Slice, New York City, c. 1885","description":"This rare serving slice is very impressive. It has great weight, wonderful quality and superb design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether it be holloware or flatware, George Shiebler produced some of the greatest silver of the late 19th century. How apropos to have a fish serving knife with the handle in the shape of a sea creature. The details of the handle are exquisite with a scaly back and curved fin from which foliage extends. The design is executed to both sides of the handle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProtruding from the open mouth of the creature is the fantastic blade. It is beautifully pierced in a floral design, enhanced with engraved line details, that is reminiscent of classical anthemoin, or honeysuckle, decoration. Stunning engraving decorates the area where the blade and creature join.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"KFW' is also engraved on the front and dated '1885' on the reverse of the soft matte finish blade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional server is marked with Shiebler's trademark along with 'STERLING'. It measures 12 inches long, weighs 7.40 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26379973317,"sku":"B629","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/b629_pi.jpg?v=1489866171"},{"product_id":"gorham-josephine-pattern-antique-coin-silver-mustard-ladle-providence-ri-1855-67","title":"Gorham 'Josephine' Pattern Antique Coin Silver Mustard Ladle, Providence, RI, 1855-67","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Josephine' is a lovely pattern which features a threaded edge and an acanthus leaf at the top. The Smithsonian has a spoon in this pattern with the initials 'MTL' which belonged to Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln' (see \u003cem\u003eGorham Silver\u003c\/em\u003e, p. 48). The handle underneath the leaf is engraved 'LBF'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful coin silver server is marked on the back 'COIN\/ PAT1855'. It measures just shy of 5.5 inches long, weighs .55 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26381921605,"sku":"B757","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/b757_pi.jpg?v=1489873739"},{"product_id":"henry-hebbard-antique-coin-silver-mask-pattern-mustard-ladle-new-york-city-c-1860","title":"Henry Hebbard Antique Coin Silver 'Mask' Pattern Mustard Ladle, New York City, c. 1860","description":"This is a lovely mustard ladle by Henry Hebbard, a New York City silversmith who made wonderful silver and retailed his wares through high-end retailers like Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Mask' was patented in 1859. The oval bead decoration with shell at the top decorates both the front and back. Within this device is an engraved 'K' initial. Below this is a clever incorporation of a wreath and leaves to form a 'mask'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis uncommon mustard ladle is marked on the back 'HH\/ PATENT 1859\/ 3' and by the retailer 'WENDELL \u0026amp; ROBERTS'. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt measures 5.25 inches long, weighs .55 troy ounces and is in very good condition with some scratches from use in the bowl.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26382015877,"sku":"B758","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/b758_pi.jpg?v=1489874015"},{"product_id":"tiffany-amp-co-chrysanthemum-pattern-sterling-silver-macaroni-fork-c-1890","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co 'Chrysanthemum' Pattern Sterling Silver Macaroni Fork, c. 1890","description":"One of the rarest serving pieces in Tiffany's 'Chrysanthemum' pattern, this unusual serving fork has five shaped tines with a slightly scalloped bowl. An 'ES' monogram is engraved in the blank at the top of the handle which is covered on the front and back in dense flowing chrysanthemum foliage and flowers. Tiffany's 'Chrysanthemum' pattern is one of the greatest flatware patterns of all time. Designed by Charles Grosjean and introduced in 1880, it features deep casting of chrysanthemum blossoms in sweeping chrysanthemum foliage. The popular flatware pattern was made in a full line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare server is marked 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ STERLING\/ PAT 1880\/ M'. It measures just over 9 inches long, weighs 3.70 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26402839749,"sku":"A82","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A82_pi_fef3c50a-c6d5-4ecd-b2e4-e68e94489531.jpg?v=1493642828"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-olympian-antique-sterling-silver-saratoga-chip-server","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co 'Olympian' Antique Sterling Silver Saratoga Chip Server","description":"Patented in 1878, the 'Olympian' pattern is one of the greatest cast patterns, almost certainly designed by Antoine Heller while at Tiffany. A multi-motif pattern, servers and place pieces in this pattern depict scenes from various Greek myths. This server depicts the story of Orpheus about the love between Eurydice and Orpheus; the scene is of Orpheus searching for his beloved. The large bowl has scrolling along the edge, and lovely piercing including a 3-leaf clover in the center. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the back of the handle is an engraved 'JB' monogram. It is also stamped 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; Co.\/STERLING\/PAT1878\/C. The 'C' would date this server from 1902-1907. This rare serving piece measures 9 inches long, weighs 4.35 troy ounces and is in good condition with some (typical but not very bad) wear to the pattern highlights.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26402953733,"sku":"A312","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/A312_pi.jpg?v=1490003692"},{"product_id":"whiting-aesthetic-movement-dandelion-antique-sterling-silver-salad-set-new-york-city-c-1880s","title":"Whiting Aesthetic Movement 'Dandelion' Antique Sterling Silver Salad Set, New York City, c. 1880's","description":"This highly unusual design is of a scene of dandelions over four wavy circular devices. This is a very rare pattern in a unique, aesthetic design. We checked our records and the only other time we have had this pattern was about three years ago when we sold an asparagus fork and about sixteen years ago when we sold another salad set.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe areas above the tines on the fork and along the central crease of the spoon bowl are beautifully hammered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn example of this pattern can be found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum in New York where they have the same salad serving set on view, although theirs does not have the hammered decoration in the bowl and above the tines. This gives our set added depth of design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely sterling silver server is stamped with Whiting's trademark and 'STERLING\/ 13'. It is also stamped with the New York City retailer 'THEODORE B. STARR'. They measure 9.75 inches long, weigh a combined 8.10 troy ounces and are in very good antique condition. A monogram has probably been removed from the back, but it is very well done.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403007557,"sku":"A416","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a426_pi.jpg?v=1490003925"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-little-bo-peep-youth-fork-new-york-city-c-1900","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co Antique Sterling Silver Little Bo Peep Youth Fork, New York City, c. 1900","description":"It is easy to understand why Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. was so great when you come across flatware as amazing as this youth fork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interpretation of the popular nursery rhyme depicted on this fork is stunning, not to mention great marketing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe level of detail to both the front and back of the handle is remarkable. The area above the tines on the underside is engraved 'EBO'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle shows Little Bo Peep holding a herding staff with one arm while the other arm is perched above her eyes as she looks for her lost sheep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fork, knife and spoon set is in the collection of The New York Historical Society and pictured in Tiffany Silver by Carpenter (p.107).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare fork is marked 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO STERLING'. It measures 6.75 long weighs 1.75 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the matching spoon \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-jack-jill-youth-spoon-new-york-city-c-1900\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403076741,"sku":"A557","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a557_pi.jpg?v=1490004208"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-jack-jill-youth-spoon-new-york-city-c-1900","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co Antique Sterling Silver Jack \u0026 Jill Youth Spoon, New York City, c. 1900","description":"It is easy to understand why Tiffany \u0026amp; Co. was so great when you come across flatware as amazing as this youth spoon. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe interpretation of the popular nursery rhyme depicted on this fork is stunning, not to mention great marketing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe level of detail to both the front and back of the handle is remarkable. It is engraved on the reverse side of the bowl 'EBO'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle shows Jack \u0026amp; Jill, with Jill clutching her bonnet as Jack falls downward along with the bucket spilling water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fork, knife and spoon set is in the collection of The New York Historical Society and pictured in Tiffany Silver by Carpenter (p.107).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare spoon is marked 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO STERLING'. It measures 6.5 long weighs 1.70 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the matching fork \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tiffany-co-antique-sterling-silver-little-bo-peep-youth-fork-new-york-city-c-1900\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403092229,"sku":"A558","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a558_pi.jpg?v=1490004356"},{"product_id":"pair-of-irish-antique-sterling-silver-platter-spoons-john-shiels-dublin-1790","title":"John Shiels Pair of Irish Antique Sterling Silver Platter Spoons, Dublin, 1790","description":"This beautiful pair of late 18th century sterling long-handled platter or stuffing spoons are great examples of early Irish silver flatware. The gracefully curved handles are decorated with bright-cut engraving. There is a decorative starburst above an oval cartouche with the crest of a beacon. The bases of the handles on the reverse are discretely monogrammed 'W.M.R' in a block style likely from the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe highly important Redmond family of County Wexford, Ireland, is the only family listed with an 'R' initial who used this crest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare Irish silver spoons are fully hallmarked. They measure just over 12 inches long, weigh a combined 6.75 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403354117,"sku":"A659","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a659_pi.jpg?v=1490006295"},{"product_id":"irish-antique-sterling-silver-gravy-ladle-james-keating-amp-richard-flood-dublin-1811","title":"James Keating \u0026 Richard Flood Irish Antique Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle, Dublin, 1811","description":"This beautiful early 19th century sterling ladle is a great example of early Irish silver flatware. The gracefully curved handle is undecorated except for a lovely crest of a beacon at the top. The base of the handle on the reverse is discretely monogrammed 'W.M.R' in a block style likely from the early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe highly important Redmond family of County Wexford, Ireland, is the only family listed with an 'R' initial who use this crest. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare Irish silver ladle is fully hallmarked. It measures 7.5 inches long, weighs 1.85 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403382469,"sku":"A661","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a661_pi.jpg?v=1490006462"},{"product_id":"davis-galt-antique-sterling-silver-pea-spoon-philadelphia-pa-c-1890","title":"Davis \u0026 Galt Antique Sterling Silver Pea Spoon, Philadelphia, PA, c. 1890","description":"Sometimes referred to as 'Paisley', this lovely handle is designed with exotic swirling and foliate patterns. The large, circular, gilt bowl is wonderfully pierced in the form of a flower. The back of the handle is plain and engraved 'DAW' at the top. 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Bennett, November\/December, 2005, pp. 28-34.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26403946117,"sku":"A769","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a769_pi.jpg?v=1490009137"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-strawberry-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-scallop-shell-bowl-serving-spoon-c-1900","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co. 'Strawberry' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Scallop Shell Bowl Serving Spoon, c. 1900","description":"A masterpiece of flatware design and casting is this stunning serving spoon by Tiffany. The pattern is 'Strawberry' which is a bold design of 3-dimensional strawberries and leaves on a vine on the front and back of the handle. In the upper section of the bowl right below the handle is a lovely engraved 'EAAS' monogram. The bowl is in the form of an eight-layered scallop shell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back is marked 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ STERLING'. It measures 9 inches long, weighs 4.20 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Dale E. Bennett","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26405752901,"sku":"A782","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a782_pi.jpg?v=1490016550"},{"product_id":"durgin-antique-sterling-silver-polar-bear-ice-cream-slice-concord-new-hampshire-c-1870s","title":"Durgin Antique Sterling Silver Polar Bear Ice Cream Slice, Concord, New Hampshire, c. 1870's","description":"This stunning server is in a very rare design produced by William B. Durgin. The large, shaped blade is decorated with a stunning bright-cut engraved geometric trellis pattern from which emanates an elaborate branch with leaves and a single flower in bloom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle depicts a polar bear sitting amongst an icy surrounding. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs if on a cliff or entrance to a cave, the bear is surrounded by icicles hanging above him and chiseled ice beneath his ledge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the server is plain, except for the early Durgin mark: a wreath surrounding a bird in flight along with the letter 'D'. It is also marked 'STERLING'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare server measures just shy of 11.5 inches long, weighs an impressive 4.90 troy ounces, has never been monogrammed and is in very good\/ excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Dale E. Bennett","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26406320325,"sku":"A785","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a785_pi.jpg?v=1490019055"},{"product_id":"whiting-cat-and-mouse-antique-sterling-silver-cheese-scoop-new-york-city-c-1885","title":"Whiting Cat and Mouse Antique Sterling Silver Cheese Scoop, New York City, c. 1885","description":"Whimsical and beautiful, this cheese scoop is a lovely design and apropos for a cheese scoop. Made from heavy gauge silver it features an unusual twist handle and wavy handle with a cat at the top. The front and back of the handle also has a matte finish. The back is engraved with a lovely 'EEW' monogram. Right above the gilt bowl is a mouse perched on a branch waiting to pounce on a piece of cheese. This lovely cheese scoop is marked with Whiting's trademark along with 'STERLING\/ 3\/ 32'. It measures 9 inches long, weighs 2.60 troy ounces, and is in excellent antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Dale E. Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, \"Please Pass the Stilton: An Illustrated History of Cheese Scoops\" by Dale E. Bennett, November\/December, 2008, pp.34-43, illustrated both in the article and on the cover.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26406385733,"sku":"A786","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a786_pi_bd03104c-ded3-4c1f-b040-c056a05c7e99.jpg?v=1497372391"},{"product_id":"english-antique-sterling-silver-gilt-pastry-or-ice-cream-serving-spade-william-chawner-london-1816-17","title":"William Chawner English Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Ice Cream Serving Spade, London, 1816\/17","description":"This wonderful server is made from very heavy gauge silver and is in the shape of a shovel originally made for pastry or ice cream. It is in a classic 'Kings' pattern with a bold shell at the top and a reeded edge. A crest of a raised arm dressed in armor is engraved at the top.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the handle repeats the front design with an added shell at the base of the bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChawner ran the finest flatware firm in late Georgian England and this is a very fine example from the shop. The kings pattern became popular in London about this time after being ordered by the royal family c. 1808.  This is a nice early example of that pattern in a rare serving form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely server is fully hallmarked. It measures 10.5 inches, weighs an impressive 6.50 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition with light wear to the later, but pleasing, gilding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Dale E. 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They are both engraved on their exterior with lovely foliate decoration and pierced. The top blade has a rolled edge to hold food in place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare serving tongs are marked '925\/ PATENT. They measure 10.25 inches long, weigh 6.55 troy ounces and are in very good antique condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Dale E. Bennett\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, \"The Evolution of the Silver Asparagus Server in Europe and America\" by Charles S. Curb, William P. Hood, Jr., John R. Olson, and Dale E. Bennett, September\/October, 2006, pp. 30-36.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26407112581,"sku":"A789","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a789_pi.jpg?v=1491936724"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-arts-crafts-sterling-silver-mb-pattern-serving-spoon-gardner-ma-1912-37","title":"Arthur Stone Arts \u0026 Crafts Sterling Silver 'MB' Pattern Serving Spoon, Gardner, MA, 1912-37","description":"This beautiful spoon is elegant and of high quality. The edge of the handle is chased with a single line. Engraved at the top is a lovely 'C * J' over 'M' monogram.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe oval bowl has a lovely rat-tail decoration on its reverse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis server was hand raised by specialist 'spoonmaker' Charles Brown, a master in his own right and a recipient of the medallist award for his craftsmanship from the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts - one of only eight silversmiths to receive this prestigious award, the highest honor bestowed by the society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA service with the same monogram is pictured in \u003cem\u003eArthur Stone\u003c\/em\u003e by Elenita Chickering and described as follows:\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stone's name for this bracket-style handle in which the line-chasing follows the handle contour was 'MB' for Mrs. Stone's niece, Marion Bent. Her set was made in 1913...\".(1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful server is marked on the back with Stone's trademark along with 'STERLING\/ B'. It measures 9.25 inches long, weighs 3.05 troy ounces and is in very good antique condition with very slight wear to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElenita C. Chickering, \u003cem\u003eArthur J. Stone 1847-1938: Designer and Silversmith\u003c\/em\u003e, (Boston: the Boston Athenaeum, 1994), p. 163.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26472274245,"sku":"G6126","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/g6126_pi.jpg?v=1490210198"},{"product_id":"arthur-stone-pierced-grape-design-sterling-silver-ice-tongs-early-20th-century","title":"Arthur Stone Pierced Grape Design Sterling Silver Ice Tongs, early 20th century","description":"One of the nicest flatware items we have seen from the Stone shop, these ice tongs are hand-pierced and hand-chased. Made from a single piece of heavy gauge silver , the handles have graceful curved sides which bow outwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinely chased foliage with grapes appear to hang down the lengths of the handles. This intricate pattern required careful piercing with chased details for the clusters of grapes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fine line travels from the tops of these scenes down the edges of the handles and connects this design to another pierced and chased scene of foliage and grapes on the pads. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArthur Stone himself did the chasing and piercing. The tongs were hand raised by specialist 'spoonmaker' Charles Brown, a master in his own right and a recipient of a bronze metal for his craftsmanship from the Boston Society of Arts and Crafts - one of only eight silversmiths to receive this prestigious award, the highest honor bestowed by the society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese extremely rare ice tongs are marked on the back with Stone shop mark, 'STERLING\", and with the sideways 'B' for Charles Brown. They measure 6.75 inches long, weighs 2.35 troy ounces, have never been monogrammed and are in outstanding condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26473069253,"sku":"C015","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/C015_pi.jpg?v=1490211578"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-lap-over-edge-pattern-12-antique-sterling-silver-fish-knives-new-york-city-c-1910","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co 'Lap Over Edge' Pattern 12 Antique Sterling Silver Fish Knives, New York City, c. 1910","description":"\"Lap Over Edge is generally regarded as the most innovative of Tiffany's flatware patterns\" (\u003cem\u003eTiffany Silver Flatware\u003c\/em\u003e by William P. Hood, Jr., p. 219). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set of hollow handle fish knives with sterling handles and blades is extremely rare and quite stunning. The fronts and backs of the handles are masterfully decorated using an acid etching technique. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backs of the handles are designed with exotic flora and engraved with a lovely 'EHH' monogram executed in a japonesque style. \u003cbr\u003eThe fronts are all unique with wonderful scenes of frogs, cranes, turtles, fish, etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blades of these magnificent antique fish knives are stamped 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ MAKERS\/ STERLING\/ m'. They measure 7.75 inches long and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26474527493,"sku":"C158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/C158_pi.jpg?v=1490215629"},{"product_id":"american-sterling-naturalistic-berry-or-fruit-ladle-c-1880s","title":"American Sterling Naturalistic Berry or Fruit Ladle, c. 1880's","description":"Although unmarked, this is an exciting example of naturalistic American silver from the 1880's. A large pear-shaped bowl, one side lipped with punch decoration, attaches to a branch-like handle. With a bark-like hand-chased finish, this handle supports realistically cast and applied apples and leaves attaching to the branch at appropriate nubs. The apples and leaves are gilded in different tones of gold. The bottom of the apples feature the same five point bud end that one finds on real apples. These people did their homework!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA somewhat similar (also unmarked) punch ladle with applied grapes was owned by Sam Wagstaff and sold as part of his collection at Christie's. (Sale number 6748; January 20, 1989; Lot number 59; $2200.00.) Wagstaff set the standard: his collection was the most eclectic, exciting and confident collection of American 19th century silver ever collected. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe speculate that these pieces may have been made by Towle in Newburyport, MA. During the 1880's they produced a small quantity of exciting and idiosyncratic silver that is not always marked. While we can't swear to this, it is better than idle speculation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back is stamped 'STERLING'. This wonderful ladle measure 9 inches long, weighs 6.45 troy ounces, has never been monogrammed and is in exceptional condition with no visible wear to the two tones of gilding.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26474892037,"sku":"C345","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/C345_pi.jpg?v=1490216534"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-holly-mistletoe-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-sugar-tongs-c-1900","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co 'Holly \u0026 Mistletoe' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs, c. 1900","description":"The 'Holly and Mistletoe' pattern was not developed as a complete line. It is very uncommon and one of the most beautiful of the floral patterns developed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDepicted on the handles are lovely, detailed holly leaves and and a branch of mistletoe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grips are in the shape of bird talons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese rare sterling silver tongs are stamped 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO\/ STERLING\/ T'. They measure just over 4 inches long, weigh 0.85 troy ounces, have never been engraved and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26507482885,"sku":"C633","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/c633_pi.jpg?v=1490293203"},{"product_id":"gorham-attributed-old-english-antique-coin-silver-server-c-1860s","title":"Gorham (attributed) 'Old English' Antique Coin Silver Server, Providence, RI, c. 1860s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful server in its original tooled leather exterior with satin and felt-lined fitted box. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMultiple castings joined together to form this wonderful slice. The hexagonal handle is joined to the blade with a round reinforcement decorated with delicate beading. The top part of the handle has a conical flaring device below a flat disc with a beaded edge. Reminiscent of the seal-top spoons, this unique design is beautifully engraved 'A.B.' on the top of the disc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely server is entirely unmarked. Items in this pattern are occasionally marked and more commonly unmarked due to changing relationships between makers and retailers. This piece also comes in the original fitted box stamped 'GORHAM Co \u0026amp; BROWN\/ SILVERSMITHS\/ PROVIDENCE R.I.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to \u003cem\u003eGorham Silver\u003c\/em\u003e by Charles Carpenter, \"Gorham Co. \u0026amp; Brown, the predecessor to the present Tilden-Thurber, was founded in 1856 by John Gorham and Gorham Thurber with a man named Henry T. Brown. Brown ran the store, which was an outlet for Gorham \u0026amp; Company silver wares, plus other luxury items.\" (pp. 59-60). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis server measures 9.75 inches long and is gilded on the front of the blade. It weighs 3.10 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition with a couple of scratches to the front of the blade and light wear to the gilding. In addition, the original box has wear to the outside, a stain to the interior satin, and the cover no longer is attached to the base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e From the collection of Providence, RI, antiquarian Nino Scotti.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26642818821,"sku":"A2110","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/a2110stand.jpg?v=1641404925"},{"product_id":"william-tenney-antique-coin-silver-ice-tongs-new-york-city-c-1840s","title":"William Tenney Antique Coin Silver Ice Tongs, New York City, c. 1840's","description":"An early and very rare example of this form, these American silver ice tongs are made of heavy gauge silver in a beautiful design. The interior and exterior of the handles exhibit the classic Fiddle and Thread pattern and are monogrammed once on the front with the letter 'G'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe blade is shaped as a shovel with circular piercings for water to drain. The wonderful bird claw has pointy talons for gripping ice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese impressive tongs are marked 'TENNEY' on one handle and with their NYC address '251 B.[road]way' on the other. They also bear an 'ET' punch which indicates they were imported into France at one point in their history. They measure 9 inches long, weigh 4.20 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26643877701,"sku":"D320","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/d320_pi.jpg?v=1490536441"},{"product_id":"shiebler-homeric-or-medallion-antique-sterling-silver-cherry-or-fruit-picks-set-of-12-new-york-city-c-1890s","title":"Shiebler 'Homeric' or 'Medallion' Antique Sterling Silver Cherry or Fruit Picks - set of 12, New York City, c. 1890's","description":"Shiebler flatware in the 'Homeric' line is quite uncommon and these cherry picks are a rare form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe individual 2-tine holders with their wide, short handle and long tines are great for serving hors d'oeuvres and cubed fruit or cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe set consists of five medallions in three pairs and two sets of three. The portraits consist of classical warriors and deities. The portraits are surrounded by a pebbled background surrounded by a irregularly hammered background. Above the tines is an engraved 'B' initial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning set is marked with Shiebler's trademark, 'STERLING' and retailed in New York City by the 'MAUSER MFG CO'. They measure 3.25 inches long, weigh a combined 4.20 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition. They come with their original Mauser Co. bag.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26645659333,"sku":"D348","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/d348_pi.jpg?v=1490539679"},{"product_id":"wood-hughes-antique-sterling-silver-figural-ice-scoop-new-york-city-c-1870s","title":"Wood \u0026 Hughes Antique Sterling Silver Figural Ice Scoop, New York City, c. 1870's","description":"This is an extremely rare serving piece. Made by the great firm of Wood \u0026amp; Hughes who are known for their exceptional casting, this unusual item is made from multiple cast pieces assembled together. The deep bowl is elongated with raised sides. It is pierced and covered in a gold wash on the front and back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA curved, hexagonal wire handle is attached to the bowl and is flanked by classical mounted scroll and leaf design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper part of the stem connects to a conical form with a beaded border. It is mounted to a pedestal with circular disc platform upon which a full figural cherub stands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe draped cherub is holding above his head a circular ring which was used to hang this ice server (most likely from an exquisite ice bowl). The handle, with its multiple parts, is very unusual and figural pieces are quite rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning server is marked 'W\u0026amp;H STERLING'. It measures 10.25 inches long, weighs 4 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition with typical scratches to the bowl from use.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26648565957,"sku":"D579","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/d579_pi.jpg?v=1490544517"},{"product_id":"gorham-medallion-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-asparagus-tongs-providence-c-1870","title":"Gorham 'Medallion' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Providence, c. 1870","description":"These rare tongs with a claw end are exquisite. Made from multiple parts and assembled together, they incorporate various designs and construction techniques. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long shaped handles are made from a single piece of silver bent at the top to create a smooth elbow. On each side of the elbow are two discs with a spring support between them that keeps the serving ends expanded. A finial at the top with a beaded edge secures the medallions and spring mechanism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach of these discs are stunning classical portrait medallions against a stippled background with one side depicting a woman (Ceres, symbolized by wheat) and the other a man wearing a helmet with 10 stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn order to stabilize and guide the long handles, a circular bar travels through holes in the handles and the ends are capped with small medallion discs depicting classical male busts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flat bottom blade is rectangular in shape and beautifully pierced and engraved with classical foliage decoration. The center is pierced and engraved with a lovely floral wreath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe upper blade is a dramatic claw with long talons. Although originally made as asparagus tongs, this rare server can be used for many foods, including fried chicken, on many occasions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese stunning tongs are marked with Gorham's trademark along with 'Sterling' and the great Philadelphia retailer 'J.E. CALDWELL \u0026amp; Co'. They measure 13 inches long, have never been monogrammed and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26648668421,"sku":"D582","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/d582_pi.jpg?v=1490544722"},{"product_id":"gorham-sterling-silver-aesthetic-movement-naturalistic-serving-fork-and-spoon-set-1884","title":"Gorham Sterling Silver Aesthetic Movement Naturalistic Serving Fork and Spoon Set, 1884","description":"One of the greatest and most unusual designs executed in a serving fork and spoon are exhibited in these stunning servers. The handles, designed as bamboo shafts with wonderful details, curve up along the edges of the bowls. An intertwined 'SM' monogram is on the top front handle of the spoon and on the top back of the fork handle. Both bowls are designed as oyster shells with irregular surfaces and wavy edges. They have a matte finish and are gilded on both sides. Tightly wound wire (along with original silver solder) attach the bowls to the handles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn almost identical pair of servers were part of the Sam Wagstaff Collection (Christie's, January 20, 1989, lot 188). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backs of the bowls are stamped with Gorham's trademark along with 'STERLING', the model '330' and with the 1884 date mark 'Q'. The fork and spoon weigh 4.15 and 3.45 troy ounces respectively. They measure 9.75 inches long and are in very good antique condition with light wear to the original gilding.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26652645893,"sku":"E044","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/E044_pi.jpg?v=1490550533"},{"product_id":"gorham-rare-original-set-of-12-antique-sterling-silver-five-oclock-tea-spoons-providence-ri-c-1888","title":"Gorham Rare Original Set of 12 Antique Sterling Silver Five O'clock Tea Spoons, Providence, RI, c. 1888","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set is pictured in a Gorham catalog from 1888. It is incredibly rare to see the full set of twelve together. The various spoons run the spectrum of simple to incredibly intricate design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first picture of the single spoon above is stunning with a fish-shaped bowl. It is applied to a twig handle with applied strapping and a shell at the top attached with seaweed. The second spoon has a fluted bowl and a flat handle with a wavy edge. Silver wire is wrapped around the handle and has an applied fish tangled in its weave.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree applied fish caught with a fishing line are attached at the top of this handle along with wire wrapping around the length of the handle. An attached bowl is formed as a beautiful seashell.\u003cbr\u003eOne example with the fish-shaped bowl has an applied crab on the silver-strapped handle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot all of the spoons in the set are nautical in inspiration. Another example has a twist handle with an applied wire around a spool.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother interesting example is the spoon with the handle in the shape of a fish which is detailed on both the front and back. The split fin holds the scalloped bowl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe various spoons exhibits imaginative designs and quality craftsmanship. The varying motifs convey great whimsy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the spoons are marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING' and are also marked '1' thru '12'. They weigh a total 5.20 troy ounces, measure 5 inches long and are in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all spoons are individually photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26850048069,"sku":"E430","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/e430_pi.jpg?v=1490879449"},{"product_id":"george-sharp-antique-sterling-silver-figural-presentation-ladle-philadelphia-pa-1869","title":"George Sharp Antique Sterling Silver Figural Presentation Ladle, Philadelphia, PA, 1869","description":"One of the finest ladles we have ever seen, this punch ladle is of spectacular design and quality with an interesting presentation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe long, shaped handle is decorated with four vertical rows of fine beading. In keeping with the nautical theme, this would be the mast, the details of the figure perched as a lookout are exceptional down to his textured clothing and hat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbove the sailor is a textured sphere encased in strap work surmounted with a finial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unusual bowl is in the form of a boat. The hull has a series of eight incised horizontal lines defining wooden boards. An applied silver rail outlines the gunwale - the upper edge of a boat (the things I learn doing this!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pointed bow has a cast and applied classical female figurehead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe attaching of the handle is quite intricate. The beaded handle transforms at the base into a dramatic spear attaching to the port side of the boat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrossed oars attach to the interior of the boat and up along the handle. They are ornamented with twisted rope. These lovely nautically inspired motifs contribute to the beauty and the theme while also acting as structural supports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteering this vessel from the stern is a beautifully cast seated winged cherub with legs crossed and one hand on the tiller, which controls the rudder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the bowl is engraved with the following presentation:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePresented to\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThomas Smith\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eby his friends\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ethe Directors of the\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBank North America\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e1869\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bank of North America was the nation's first central bank, chartered by Congress under the Articles of Confederation in 1781, and became the nation's first IPO (initial public offering).(1)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Smith (1818-1883) became President of the Bank North America, located in Philadelphia, on August 9, 1860 and served as President 'longer than any one who has ever held the office'.(2) In 1870 Smith was elected as Director.(3)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis rare ladle is stamped on the edge of the boat with George Sharp's trademark and 'STERLING. It measures 14.25 inches long by just under 5 inches wide, weighs 9.40 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition. Accompanying the ladle is a fitted wooden stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e'Bank of North America', Wikipedia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Banker's Magazine And Statistical Register\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. 63, Warren, Gorham \u0026amp; Lamont, 1901, p. 472.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Banker's Magazine And Statistical Register\u003c\/em\u003e, Vol. 24, Warren, Gorham \u0026amp; Lamont, 1869-70, p. 818.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26850919301,"sku":"E511","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/e511_pi.jpg?v=1490880299"},{"product_id":"durgin-bouquet-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-serving-fork-concord-nh-c-1882","title":"Durgin 'Bouquet' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Serving Fork, Concord, NH - c. 1882","description":"\u003cp\u003eDurgin, from Concord, New Hampshire, made some wonderful silver and this large serving fork is no exception. The realistic floral pattern on the handle is contained by a border at the edge made to resemble floral stems. The pattern on both sides of the handle is quite detailed with leaves, buds and flowers emerging from the stem edges. The back of the handle has a small square blank engraved '1857\/ EM\/ 1882'. The base of the handle front has a wonderful flower above a gilt, matte finish blade of long times with hand-engraved flowers. This is a multi-motif pattern, possibly the first made by Durgin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this early Durgin pattern is known as 'Bouquet' -in large part due to an article by Diana Cramer in \u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e (January 1993) - we are not fully convinced that is the correct name. There is a different earlier pattern known as 'Bouquet'. There are also undocumented 1880's patterns by Durgin called 'Orleana' and 'Undine' that we wonder about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is stamped on the back with Durgin's early trademark and 'STERLING' along with the famous Philadelphia retailer 'Bailey, Banks \u0026amp; Biddle'. This lovely server measures just under 10 inches long, weighs 4.6 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26854957509,"sku":"E2127","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/E2127_pi_f09b5cdc-d9a1-4e2c-ada8-eae249fa38f1.jpg?v=1506905484"},{"product_id":"durgin-bouquet-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-serving-spoon-concord-nh-c-1882","title":"Durgin 'Bouquet' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, Concord, NH - c. 1882","description":"\u003cp\u003eDurgin, from Concord, New Hampshire, made some wonderful silver and this serving spoon is no exception. The realistic floral pattern on the handle is contained by a border at the edge made to resemble floral stems.The pattern on both sides of the handle is quite detailed with leaves, buds and flowers emerging from the stem edges. The back of the handle has a small square blank engraved '1857\/ EM\/ 1882'. The base of the handle front has a wonderful flower above the shaped, gilded bowl with classical engraving and matte finish. This is a multi-motif pattern, possibly the first made by Durgin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough this early Durgin pattern is known as 'Bouquet' -in large part due to an article by Diana Cramer in \u003cem\u003eSilver Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e (January 1993) - we are not fully convinced that is the correct name. There is a different earlier pattern known as 'Bouquet'. There are also undocumented 1880's patterns by Durgin called 'Orleana' and 'Undine' that we wonder about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe handle is stamped on the back with Durgin's early trademark and 'STERLING' along with 'BB\u0026amp;B' for the famous Philadelphia retailer Bailey, Banks \u0026amp; Biddle. This lovely server measures 9.5 inches long, weighs 4.5 troy ounces and is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26855090309,"sku":"E2125","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/E2125_pi.jpg?v=1506905439"},{"product_id":"george-shiebler-aesthetic-design-antique-sterling-silver-and-14k-gold-salad-serving-set-new-york-city-c-1880s","title":"George Shiebler Aesthetic Antique Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Salad Serving Set, NYC, c. 1880's","description":"Shiebler produced some of the most unusual and beautiful silver. This salad set is exceptionally rare and an outstanding example of some of the finest serving pieces we have seen by his firm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFluidly art nouveau, the handles are deeply and brilliantly hand-chased as rippled water with a lily pad, stems and blossoming flowers applied on top. Twisting stems travel down the length of the handle. The water lily is executed in 14-carat gold. The scene consists of a lily pad with a lily bud and two other flowers of various stages of growth. A stem emerges from the leaf to a large lily flower in full bloom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bowl of the spoon has a trident and wave design while the serving fork has an unusual wavy shape to the tines like swirling eddies in a stream with a textured, rippled watery surface. Both the bowls of the spoon and fork have a lustrous gilt surface. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unique and stunning serving set is marked with Shiebler's trademark 'S' with wings and 'STERLING \u0026amp; 14k\/ 261X'. They measure 9.25 inches long, weigh a combined 7.05 troy ounces and are in excellent antique condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26865469445,"sku":"E6102","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/E6102_second_time_pi.jpg?v=1508078893"},{"product_id":"shiebler-homeric-medallion-antique-sterling-silver-large-serving-spoon-new-york-city-c-1880s","title":"Shiebler 'Homeric' (Medallion) Antique Sterling Silver Large Serving Spoon, New York City, c. 1880s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extremely rare server by Shiebler is an exceptional example in their 'Homeric' line of flatware. Crafted from a heavy single piece of silver, the handle is decorated with geometric incised lines below an Egyptianate lotus blossom. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flattened top handle area has a beautiful portrait medallion identified as Homer.(1) It shows off beautifully against the irregularly hammered surface and edge giving the appearance of it being chiseled in rock. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe back of the handle mirrors the front minus the medallion. One usually finds a monogram in this area, however this server has never been monogrammed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shoulder of the bowl at the base of the handle is another portrait medallion. It features the profile of an unidentified woman facing left. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backdrop of this medallion is also the irregularly hammered background.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe large bowl is also hammered in a unique fashion. The reverse of the bowl incorporates a third medallion of a bearded warrior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dark areas are the reflection from my camera, although there is wear to the original gilding that is less noticeable in real life than in these photos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exquisite server is marked on the back with Shiebler's winged 'S' mark along with 'STERLING\/ BAILEY, BANKS \u0026amp; BIDDLE'. It comes with its original blue felt and silk-lined interior presentation case stamped 'Bailey, Banks \u0026amp; Biddle\/ Philadelphia'. It measures 12.5 inches long, weighs an impressive 7.25 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition with wear to the original gilding on the bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnote:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD. Albert Soeffing, \u003cem\u003eSilver Medallion Flatware\u003c\/em\u003e, (New York City: New Books, Inc, 1988), p. 72-73.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26865654661,"sku":"E6103","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/e6103_boxed_pi.jpg?v=1490897713"},{"product_id":"gorham-mythologique-antique-sterling-silver-flatware-service-providence-ri-c-1900","title":"Gorham 'Mythologique' Antique Sterling Silver Flatware Service, Providence, RI, c. 1900","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Mythologique' is one of the most intriguing flatware patterns ever made. It is incredibly elaborate with exceptional details on both the fronts and backs of the handles. Each of the pieces in this line depicts an interpretive scene from classical mythology. This service has hardly been used and the extremely detailed pattern retains a stunning amount of its original features.  It was sold by the important firm of J. E. Caldwell in Philadelphia, PA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceedingly rare service consists of 12 large table spoons, 12 dessert spoons, 12 dinner forks, 12 dessert or luncheon forks and 12 tea spoons. They have a lovely script monogram on the back 'JMS'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mythological scenes on the pieces are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the table spoons there is a scene of Vulcan presenting thunderbolts to Jupiter. Vulcan was the son of Jupiter and Juno; all three of whom are depicted on the spoons. 'Vulcan is the patron of all workers in metal, and presides over fire. 'He made... the thunderbolts for Jupiter, and arms for the gods and heroes'.(1) Here Vulcan is seen holding his forging hammer by his side while grasping lightning bolts holding them up for Jupiter and Juno. The tips of the lightning bolts are stars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dessert spoons depict Nessus carrying off Dejanira. Nessus was the Centaur who tried to steal Hurcules' wife, Dejanira, when they needed help crossing a river.(2) The scene on these spoons have the centaur carrying away Dejanira.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dinner forks depict Charon ferrying souls to Hades. This stunning scene has a seated Charon holding a paddle and at his feet is Cerberus.(3) There are two figures in the background along for the ride with the male flanked with a winged figure and the female a bird.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dessert forks depict the story of Chiron and Achilles. Chiron was a wise Centaur and teacher of the arts who taught mankind 'the use of plants and medicinal herbs, and he instructed, in all the polite arts, the greatest heroes of his age, such as Achilles'.(4) After he was fatally wounded, Jupiter placed Chiron 'among the constellations, under the name of Sagittarius'.(5)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tea spoons are the story of Penelope recognizing Ulysses. Ulysses left for battle in the Trojan War shortly after his marriage to Penelope. Years passed and upon his return, Minerva changes him into an unrecognizable old beggar. Penelope, having been relentlessly hounded by suitors which she rejected, finally 'consents to submit the question of her choice to a trial of their skill. Twelve rings were arranged in a line, and he whose arrow was sent through the whole twelve, was to have the queen for his prize'. Ulysses, of course, completes the task and then shoots his remaining arrows at the other suitors. This scene on the spoons depicts Ulysses as an old beggar seated in front of a consoling Penelope.(6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eF. Antoine Heller designed this spectacular flatware. He worked as a die chaser - he hand finished the molds used in die stamping silver. Due to the technical difficulty and great detail of the work - and the great expense of making dies for stamping - this was traditionally the highest paying craft position in a silver (or metal) shop. Heller went on to design silver at Gorham and left to work for Tiffany, creating the Olympian pattern. After that he studied at L'Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, where Gorham lured him back to work in Providence, where he created some of the most exquisitely die stamped patterns ever made including: Old Masters, Versailles, Cluny, St. Cloud and Mythologique. (See \u003cem\u003eGorham Silver\u003c\/em\u003e by Charles Carpenter and the Gorham Flatware 1888 Catalog Reprint.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional service is marked with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING'. The total weight is an impressive 131.50 troy ounces. As noted, the service is in extraordinary condition and comes in its original oak flatware case lined with green felt and an applied metal plaque from the famous retailer 'JE Caldwell\/ \u0026amp; Co\/ Philadelphia'. The exterior of the box shows minor scratching, some staining and the remnants of an old paper label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndnotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGorham Manufacturing Company, \u003cem\u003eMythologique - Artistic Spoon and Fork Patterns, In a Series of Twenty-four Designs of Mythological Subjects\u003c\/em\u003e, (New York: Gorham Manufacturing Co. Silversmiths, 1896), p. 29.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 21.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 22.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIbid., p. 43.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26865867333,"sku":"E6104","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/e6104_pi.jpg?v=1490897919"},{"product_id":"francois-dominique-naudin-french-silver-antique-queens-pattern-flatware-24-pieces-paris-1819-38","title":"Francois-Dominique Naudin French Silver Antique 'Queens' Pattern Flatware - 24 pieces, Paris, 1819-38","description":"This rare set of 12 dinner forks and 12 spoons are some of the finest flatware we have ever had the opportunity to sell. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade of 950 silver, a higher grade than sterling, each piece has incredible weight. The 'Queens' pattern features a lovely shell and classical foliate design with a reeded edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely pattern decorates both sides of the handles. Emanating from the backs of the handles into the bowls of the spoons and areas above the tines are lovely shell decoration. An engraved shield which once would have contained a crest has been stippled to erase the crest and is now decorative. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaudin was an important Parisian silversmith noted for making very fine flatware. His shop, at 6 Place Dauphine, was very close to La Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame on the Île de la Cité, the island in the center of Paris. Flatware from Naudin's shop would often accompany important services created by Napoleon's imperial silversmith Jean-Baptiste-Claude Odiot . Russian Tzar Alexander II owned 'Queens' pattern pieces by Naudin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis incredible set is fully hallmarked. The forks and spoons measure 7.5 and 7.75 inches respectively. They weigh a very impressive total of 82.35 troy ounces and are in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26938601413,"sku":"F034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/F034_forks_pi.jpg?v=1490966896"},{"product_id":"gorham-the-hugh-and-julia-murphy-grant-kings-iii-pattern-sterling-flatware-service-for-18-c-1895","title":"Gorham - The Hugh and Julia Murphy Grant 'Kings III' Pattern Sterling Flatware service for 18, c. 1895","description":"A stunning pattern, 'Kings III' features bold shells and classical ornament to both sides of the handles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely script 'JMM' (Julia Mackey Murphy) monogram is engraved on the front of each piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis extensive service of 319 pieces comes in its original blue satin lined fitted oak box with brass mounts and includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 Dinner Forks\u003cbr\u003e18 Dinner Knives\u003cbr\u003e18 Luncheon Forks\u003cbr\u003e18 Luncheon Knives\u003cbr\u003e18 Table Spoons\u003cbr\u003e18 Dessert Forks\u003cbr\u003e18 Dessert Spoons\u003cbr\u003e18 Flat-handled Tea\/\u003cbr\u003eBreakfast or Dessert Knives\u003cbr\u003e36 Tea Spoons\u003cbr\u003e(18 in separate felt bag)\u003cbr\u003e18 Butter Knives or Spreaders\u003cbr\u003e18 Fish Forks\u003cbr\u003e18 Fish Knives\u003cbr\u003e18 Oyster or Cocktail Forks\u003cbr\u003e18 Ice Cream Spoons\u003cbr\u003e18 Demitasse Spoons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServers:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIce Tongs\u003cbr\u003eAsparagus Serving Fork\u003cbr\u003ePie Knife\u003cbr\u003eCake Knife\u003cbr\u003eCheese Scoop\u003cbr\u003eStuffing\/Basting Spoon\u003cbr\u003eFish Slice\u003cbr\u003eFish Serving Fork\u003cbr\u003eVegetable Spoon\u003cbr\u003eVegetable Fork\u003cbr\u003eSoup Ladle\u003cbr\u003e2 Gravy Ladles\u003cbr\u003ePierced Small Ladle\u003cbr\u003eCrumb Knife\u003cbr\u003e2 Serving Spoons\u003cbr\u003eIce Cream Slice\u003cbr\u003ePreserve Spoon\u003cbr\u003eSugar Tongs\u003cbr\u003eMaster Butter Knife\u003cbr\u003e4 Salt Spoons\u003cbr\u003eMustard Ladle\u003cbr\u003eMeat Carving Knife\u003cbr\u003eMeat Carving Fork\u003cbr\u003eGame Carving Knife\u003cbr\u003eGame Carving Fork\u003cbr\u003eSharpening Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of these pieces have wonderfully parcel-gilt functional ends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautiful service weighs a total 533.85 troy ounces of weighable silver (hollow handles not included), a weight comparable to Tiffany's English Kings pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHugh J. Grant, Sr. (1858-1910) was the first Irish-American mayor of New York City, serving from 1889-1892. At the age of 31, he was also the youngest mayor in that city's history. Grant married Julia M. Murphy (1872-1944), the daughter of New York Senator Edward Murphy, Jr. (1836-1911), in 1895. This service was almost certainly an expensive wedding present, likely from her parents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA successful real estate investor, Grant lived with his family in their 10,960 square foot mansion at 20 East 72nd Street that was designed by the architectural firm of Rose and Stone. They purchased many of the finest decorative arts then available - including the exceptional Gorham Martelé ewer and basin now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Grants were important philanthropists and major donors to the Catholic Church, providing the funds to establish Regis High School (a Jesuit school for the poor and gifted), in New York. The Grants fully funded the school until the 1960's. Hugh J. Grant, Jr. gifted their 72nd Street mansion to the Archdiocese of New York. It is currently the residence of the Vatican's ambassador to the United Nations and serves as the Pope's residence when visiting New York City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning service is in outstanding condition. Two luncheon forks, two teaspoons and three oyster forks have been matched; the roast holder is missing. The original satin lined box is in good\/ very good antique condition, missing one bail from a handle and having scratches from age and use","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26941867653,"sku":"F98","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/F98_setting_pi.jpg?v=1491011472"},{"product_id":"gorham-versailles-antique-sterling-silver-fish-serving-set-providence-ri-early-20th-century","title":"Gorham 'Versailles' Antique Sterling Silver Fish Serving Set, Providence, RI, early 20th century","description":"This wonderful fish serving slice and fork serving set is in the boldly cast 'Versailles' pattern designed by Antoine Heller and patented in 1888. Inspired by the fountains at Versailles, this lovely academic design incorporates a female figure at the top holding a wreath.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis lovely serving set is stamped with Gorham's trademark and 'STERLING'. The fish slice and fork measure 11.5 and 8.75 inches long respectively. They weigh 8.5 troy ounces total, have never been monogrammed and are in very good crisp condition","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26954022021,"sku":"F424","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/F424_pi.jpg?v=1490979076"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-the-john-philip-sousa-sterling-silver-renaissance-pattern-flatware-service-for-8-92-pieces-early-20th-century","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co - The John Philip Sousa Sterling Silver 'Renaissance' Pattern Flatware service for 8, 92 pieces, early 20th century","description":"This rare and lovely pattern displays some of Tiffany's finest turn of the century work. It is superbly cast in the Italian renaissance style featuring a sculptural half-length naked female herme. She is partially covered by drapes and surmounts a pilaster decorated with a shell and surrounded by flowers. Winged caryatids are on each side of her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenaissance is a multi-motif pattern, meaning that the decoration on some pieces varies somewhat. The oyster forks have seaweed, fish and shells instead of flowers by the pilaster. The knives have ram's heads on the side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaulding Farnham, Tiffany's master jewelry and silver designer at the turn of the century, designed this pattern in 1904. Although he designed other patterns, this is his best known and most coveted pattern. It is a tour-de-force of high relief casting and displays his mastery of historical design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInterestingly, Louis Comfort Tiffany (who became vice president at Tiffany's after the death of his father in 1902) and Paulding Farnham disagreed about some of Farnham's designs. L. C. Tiffany didn't like the historical accuracy of Farnham's nude female figure, who subsequently gained drapes. (See Janet Zapata's article, \"The rediscovery of Paulding Farnham, Tiffany's designer extraordinaire - Part II: Silver,\" in the \u003cem\u003eMagazine Antiques\u003c\/em\u003e, April 1991.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis service comprises:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8 Dinner Forks\u003cbr\u003e8 Dinner Knives\u003cbr\u003e8 Luncheon Forks\u003cbr\u003e8 Luncheon Knives\u003cbr\u003e8 Salad Forks\u003cbr\u003e8 Round Cream Soup Spoons\u003cbr\u003e8 Dessert (oval soup) Spoons\u003cbr\u003e7 Oyster Forks\u003cbr\u003e8 Butter Knives\u003cbr\u003e12 Teaspoons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Hollow-handled Cake\/Pie server\u003cbr\u003e1 Salad or Vegetable Serving Set\u003cbr\u003e(Fork and Spoon)\u003cbr\u003e1 Pierced Cold Meat Serving Fork\u003cbr\u003e3 Serving Spoons\u003cbr\u003e1 Pair Sugar Tongs\u003cbr\u003e1 Strawberry Fork (which, according to family tradition, is a lemon serving fork).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good\/ excellent. The stainless steel blades are replacement blades by Tiffany in the correct size and style. Most pieces are monogrammed 'JSP' in a block style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e by descent in the family from John Philip Sousa. (His daughter filled in a few pieces, which are unmonogrammed.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Philip Sousa, known as The March King, was one of the world's greatest band leaders and composers of march music. First as leader of the 'The President's Own' Marine Corps Band and later as leader of the John Philip Sousa Band, Sousa brought great creativity and technical virtuosity to the field. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the \u003cem\u003eEncyclopedia Britannica\u003c\/em\u003e, Sousa composed 136 marches, 11 operettas, at least 70 songs, 11 waltzes, 12 other dance pieces, 11 suites, 14 humoresques, and 27 fantasies. He is most famous for composing \"Semper Fidelis\" (the official march of the U.S. Marine Corps), \"The Washington Post\", \"The Liberty Bell\" and \"The Stars and Stripes Forever\" - the official march of the United States of America.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26954251589,"sku":"F425","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/F425_b_pi.jpg?v=1490979330"},{"product_id":"tiffany-co-persian-pattern-antique-sterling-silver-breakfast-knives-12-1875-91","title":"Tiffany \u0026 Co 'Persian' Pattern Antique Sterling Silver Breakfast Knives - 12, 1875-91","description":"These rare and beautiful knives in Tiffany's 'Persian' pattern are referred to as breakfast or tea knives. They feature solid, flat handles in this exotic pattern. An original design drawing for Persian breakfast knives is pictured in \u003cem\u003eTiffany Silver Flatware\u003c\/em\u003e by William Hood, p.49.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTiffany's 'Persian' pattern is one of the most elegant late-19th century patterns ever created. First introduced in 1872 and inactive before 1904, Persian was designed by Edward C. Moore. Moore found inspiration in many exotic eastern designs. He amassed a large and notable collection of Persian and mid-eastern items that was donated to the Metropolitan Museum upon his death. A natural extension of his passion, Persian - in good condition - remains as beautiful and exotic today as then. (See William Hood, \u003cem\u003eTiffany Silver Flatware\u003c\/em\u003e pp. 199-202 and \u003cem\u003eMagnificent Tiffany Silver\u003c\/em\u003e.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese beautiful antique knives measure 7.5 inches long. They are marked 'TIFFANY \u0026amp; CO.\/ STERLING\/ M\/ PAT. 1872' and with the capital 'M' mark which dates them to 1875-91. Monogrammed 'FCW ' in a script style and weighing a total of 16.20 troy ounces, they are in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26954869253,"sku":"F434","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/f434_pi.jpg?v=1490979872"},{"product_id":"shreve-co-strawberry-design-antique-sterling-silver-salad-servers-san-francisco-1883-94","title":"Shreve \u0026 Co Strawberry Design Antique Sterling Silver Salad Servers, San Francisco, 1883-94","description":"These rare servers are some of the loveliest flatware we have ever seen. A soft gold gilt surface covers the fronts and backs of the pieces. \u003cbr\u003eA stunning design of flowers and strawberries with incredible detailing decorates the handles. Various colors are incorporated into the design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strawberry flowers are sterling with the interior pistils being gold gilt. Surrounding these scenes are a lightly hammered texture surface. Similar designed scenes above the tines of the fork and within the oval bowl of the spoon are exceptional. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShreve \u0026amp; Co were one of the great silversmithing firms of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in San Francisco. They made silver of incredible design and quality. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louise Tevis Breckenridge Sharon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese amazing servers are marked 'GEO.C.SHREVE\u0026amp;CO\/ SAN FRANCISCO\/ STERLING' along with their 'bee' mark. They must have done some traveling as they also bear a French import mark. They measure 10.5 inches long, weigh a total 7.40 troy ounces and are in excellent condition.","brand":"Spencer Marks Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26956536069,"sku":"F532","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1850\/5637\/products\/F532_pi.jpg?v=1490981565"},{"product_id":"irish-hanoverian-pattern-sterling-silver-george-ii-iii-flatware-service-for-12-1738-and-later","title":"Irish 'Hanoverian' Pattern Sterling Silver George II\/III Flatware Service for 12, 1738 and later","description":"Early Irish silver from this period is very rare and a service in the Hanoverian pattern is quite a find. Although assembled and with later crests, it is a striking service in remarkable condition for its age. Even the knives are in great shape with later replaced stylistically correct saber-shaped stainless blades. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis service consists of:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12 Table Forks\u003cbr\u003e12 Table Spoons\u003cbr\u003e12 Dessert (Luncheon) Forks\u003cbr\u003e12 Dessert Spoons\u003cbr\u003e12 Tea Spoons\u003cbr\u003e12 Table Knives\u003cbr\u003e12 Dessert (Luncheon) Knives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dates and makers on the service are as follows:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable Forks:\u003cbr\u003eAlexander Richard, Dublin. All 12 stamped with a date mark of 1747. The crest engraved on the table forks is that of an open palm with outstretched thumb. They measure 7.5 inches long and weigh a total 27.50 troy ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable Spoons:\u003cbr\u003eJoseph Teafe, Dublin, three have a date marks of 1737\/38, 1 has date mark of 1738\/39; Christopher Skinner, Dublin, one has a date mark of 1743, three have date mark for 1750 and two have no date mark; Alexander Richard, Dublin, two have a date mark of 1750. The crest engraved on the table spoons is that of an arm, clad in armor clutching an arrow. They measure 8.75 inches long and weigh a total 25.90 troy ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDessert (Luncheon) Forks:\u003cbr\u003eJohn Letablere, Dublin, three have a date mark of 1766, three have no date mark; David Peter, Dublin, three have a date mark of 1765; John Pittar, Dublin, one has a date mark of 1754; maker unknown, Dublin, one with a date mark of 1754 and one with date mark of 1764. The dessert or luncheon forks measure 6.5 inches long and weigh a total 16.55 troy ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDessert Spoons:\u003cbr\u003eAlexander Richards, Dublin, four have a date mark of 1750; John Pittar, Dublin, two have a date mark of 1763; James Kennedy, Dublin, one with a date mark of 1784; Christopher. Skinner, Dublin, one without a date mark; Michael Keating, Dublin, one without a date mark; John Laughlin, Dublin, one without a date mark; maker unknown, two. The crest engraved on the dessert spoons, dessert forks and tea spoons is that of deer antlers extending from a coronet. \u003cbr\u003eThe dessert spoons measure 6.75 inches long and weigh a total 11.55 troy ounces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTea Spoons:\u003cbr\u003eJohn Baily, Dublin; three with a date mark of 1806; Christopher Skinner, Dublin, four without a date mark; maker unknown, five. 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