Early Philaddephia Silver Berry Scoop, c. 1850. By William Faber & Sons. Beautiful repousee work in bowl and unusual and bright cut engraving on handle. 9 1/2 inches.
Beautifully Hand Made New York Silver Standing Cup, c. 1810. By William Braisfed Heyer. Applied beaded rim to top and bottom. Original engraved initials and initials when it was handed down in family. Heyer was also a major in the War of 1812. Ref: Ensko, Winterthur & York Gallery. Marked W.B. HEYER in a rectangle. 4 5/8 inches
Rare Washington D.C. Silver Julep Cup, c. 1847. By M.W. Galt & Brothers. very fine quality and weight. Originally engraved on side in script, C.D. Smith. Marked on bottom, M.W. GALT & BRO. 7 1/2 ounces. 3 7/8 inches high.
Early Colonial Silver Porringer by Samuel Vernon of Newport, Rhode Island. Circa 1725-30. Condition is extraordinarily good. Vernon was born in December 1683 and died in 1737. He became a Freeman in 1714. He was appointed by the Assembly to settle land controversy in 1726 when he also assisted the Governor in investigating health conditions of the colony. Very rare. Original shaded initials of original owner. E over I & E on front of handle. Vernon's mark on back of handle in a heart car ...click for details
Colonial Philadelphia Silver Pint Size Cann, c. 1765, by Joseph Richardson. In pristine condition. Original owners engraved initials on bottom, J flower T, I pellet R marked twice on bottom in a rectangle for Joseph Richardson. See Beldon, mark d. Scratch weight on bottom is 14-3-12. Great patina and weight, 15 ounces. Provenance note from collector of approval by Winterthur in 4-18-1989.
Very Rare Colonial Footed Salt by Myer Myers of New York City. Circa 1760-70. Original engraved feathered script monogram P. Marked twice Myers on bottom in script in conforming rectangle. Some wear to marks. Condition is excellent: Feet have been pushed in slightly, but not a problem. A couple of very minor dents in body. No rips or tears or restorations. 2 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide.
Set of Four Trenton New Jersey Silver Tablespoons by Samuel Coleman, c. 1810. Original engraved initials A.L. Excellent condition and of a heavy weight. Marked S. COLEMAN in a rectangle. He was the brother of Nathaniel Coleman of Burlington. 9 1/2 inches
Early New York City Silver Sugar Tongs, c. 1830, by Aaron Dikeman. Original engraved initials LMB. Excellent condition. 1 bowl has a teeny bend in it. Marked on both stalks. A pellet Dikeman with pseudo hallmarks, anchor, star and Indian head. 6 3/8 inches.
Early Philadelphia Silver Eyeglasses by James McAlister, c. 1840. For William Meredith (1722-1844.) He was a very prominent attorney and his father was a very prominent merchant and friend of George Washington. See The Lives of Eminent Philadelphians by Henry Simpson, 1859. Marked McAlister, Phila and with engraved initials M.W.. Case is also signed. All information will be suppled to buyer. 4 1/2 inches wide(Glasses).
Unusual Philadelphia Silver Sugar Tongs, c. 1833 by Hildeburn & Watson. Shell grips, wonderful wriggle, routlette and bright cut decoration on the bow as well as on the arms. Stylized flower and folliage on each rim. Marked HILDEBURN & WATSON in an overall cartouche with an eagle pseudo mark. Exceptional piece.6 1/2 inches.
