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09-15-2026 Philadelphia Collector Ster. Nut Spoon
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1 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Lancaster Nut Spoons A pair of American sterling silver nut or bon-bon spoons in the Lancaster pattern. The shell-shaped bowls feature elaborate ajoure foliate piercings and scalloped edges. Each handle is decorated with scrolls and a central shell terminal and is monogrammed. The reverse of each handle neck bears an impressed stylized letter D and text reading PATD STERLING. Length: Just over 5.25 inches Weight: 1.655 OZ. Items are in good antique condition with moderate tarnish as expected for age. Surfaces show fine scratches from use. The intricate pierced work remains intact without breaks.
2 - Large Ornate .930 Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon This ornate silver bon bon spoon features a pierced lattice bowl centered by a repousse scene depicting a musician and child in a landscape. The heavily cast handle displays scrolling foliate motifs and a sea-monster, terminating in a classical female figure finial. The reverse is impressed 930 within a rectangular cartouche, a bird mark, and STERLING. Measures 6.25 inches, weighs 1.855 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with no visible breaks to the delicate pierced lattice or ornate borders. Expected light tarnish and minor surface wear are consistent with age.
3 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Servers An American collection of solid sterling silver bon bon servers, including one scoop by Dominick & Haff for the Duhme Jewelry Co. and another featuring fleur-de-lis motifs. The Dominick & Haff server is stamped on the back of the monogrammed handle with a rectangle, clover, and pound sign symbols alongside STERLING, PAT. 1895, 669, and the retailer mark (Image 10). The second server is marked STERLING 60 on the reverse (Image 9). Expected tarnish is visible across both pieces, particularly within the recessed areas of the pierced bowls and handle ornamentation (Photos 3, 6). Fine surface scratches and light shelf wear are present on the reverse of the handles, consistent with age. Both weigh 1.450 OZT.
4 - Sterling J.E. Caldwell Pierced Floral Server This solid sterling silver server features an ornate, circular head with pierced and repoussé floral decoration. The loop-form handle is embellished with detailed foliate scrolls. The reverse bears an impressed mark for the retailer J.E.CALDWELL & CO. alongside a stamped eagle logo, the number 3841, and the word STERLING. Length: 6.5 inches Weight: 2.11 OZT. The server is in good structural condition with no visible breaks to the intricate pierced work. Even surface tarnish is present throughout, as is expected for a vintage sterling silver item.
5 - Pair of Alvin Sterling Florentine Servers This matching pair of solid sterling silver pierced servers is decorated in the ornate Florentine pattern by Alvin. The wide circular bowls feature intricate scroll and fleur-de-lis piercings within a lobed rim. One server is monogrammed in a script style. The reverse of the handles shows impressed marks reading STERLING and PATENT alongside a three-lobed cartouche containing initials. Each piece measures 5.25 inches in length and the combined weight is 1.505 OZT. The servers are in good antique condition with expected tarnish throughout (photo 1). Light surface scratches and minor pitting are visible in the bowls (photo 3). The pierced decorative work remains structurally sound with no breaks.
6 - Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Cherub Spoon This Gorham sterling silver bonbon spoon features an intricately pierced bowl decorated with a central floral motif and two cherubs. The handle displays cast scrollwork and a terminal mask. The reverse is monogrammed and bears hallmarks of a lion, anchor, and Gothic G alongside the number 588. This piece measures 6 inches in length and weighs 1.965 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with tarnish expected for its age. Traces of a gold-wash finish remain visible in the bowl (photo 3). Fine surface scratches and a crisp monogram are present on the reverse (photo 5).
7 - Two Dutch Style Pierced Silver Figural Spoons This pair of silver decorative spoons features elaborate maritime and landscape motifs. The taller serving spoon displays a galleon finial and a pierced bowl depicting a Dutch scene, marked on the reverse with 80, STERLING, and pseudo-hallmarks including two lions rampant. The smaller bonbon spoon features a vessel finial above a bowl pierced with birds and is tested as silver. The taller spoon is 6 inches, the smaller is 4.5 inches, and the total weight is 2.12ozt.Both pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and a dark patina throughout (Photo 1). A visible solder join is present where the long spoon stem meets the bowl (Photo 5). The delicate pierced work remains intact with no visible breaks.
8 - Trio of Sterling Silver Pierced Nut Spoons This trio of sterling silver nut spoons features two matching heart-shaped bowls with differing handles. Both are stamped with a Manchester Silver eagle mark and STERLING, while one is further marked I. BRILLEMAN . The third, larger spoon is monogrammed and displays an intricately reticulated floral scroll bowl marked STERLING. The matching spoons measure 5.5 inches, the larger spoon measures 5.75 inches, and the total weight is 1.875 OZT. All three spoons exhibit expected surface tarnish and light wear (photo 1). The reticulated work remains intact without visible breaks or repairs (photos 4, 9). No significant dents or deep scratches are observed.
9 - Bailey Banks & Biddle Sterling Pierced Spoon This sterling silver gilded bon bon spoon was retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and bears pattern number 3116. The Rococo Revival design showcases an intricate pierced bowl decorated with fleur-de-lis and foliate motifs. The reverse isstamped BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE, STERLING. This piece measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.855 ozt.The spoon is in very good vintage condition with expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photos 1 and 7). Minor surface micro-scratching is visible upon close inspection, consistent with age and light use (photo 2).
10 - Two Japanese Export Silver Novelty Spoons Two Japanese export silver novelty spoons featuring a geisha handled caddy spoon with a parasol engraved bowl and a pierced dragon sifter spoon with a shell bowl and enameled terminal. The geisha spoon is marked Sterling 950 on the reverse, while the dragon spoon is marked Sterling. The smaller spoon is 4.5 inches long and the second is 5.25 inches long, with a combined weight of 1.265 OZT.Both spoons exhibit a rich, expected tarnish consistent with age (photos 1, 7). The enamel on the dragon spoon handle shows minor areas of loss and wear to the lower scrolls (photo 9). Surface scratches are present from handling.
11 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver nut spoons featuring shell-shaped bowls with pierced lattice work and floral decoration. The handles are ornamented with scrolls and a scalloped terminal in the Rococo Revival style. One spoon is monogrammed. The reverse displays an impressed mark consisting of a lion, an anchor, and a Gothic-style letter G, alongside the word STERLING. These spoons measure 4.6 inches in length and have a total combined weight of 1.225 OZT. The spoons show light surface scratches and expected tarnish within the handle decoration and bowl piercings (photos 1, 3, 6). The openwork is in good condition without visible breaks or repairs (photo 7).
12 - Gorham Sterling Pierced Bon bon Spoon 588 This Gorham sterling silver pierced bon bon spoon features the intricate Number 588 pattern with cherub heads and scrolling foliate motifs. The reverse of the stem is stamped with the Gorham lion, anchor, and G hallmarks, STERLING, model number 588, and the retailer mark for Spaulding and Co. The pierced bowl exhibits a partial gold-wash finish. It measures 6.25 inches in length and weighs 1.990 OZT. The spoon is in good antique condition with expected tarnish in the deep recesses of the ornate casting (Photo 1). Light surface scratches and wear are visible on the reverse (Photo 4), and the vermeil finish is partially worn (Photo 3).
13 - Two American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This pair includes a souvenir spoon with a foot in wreath terminal and the name TRILBY cast on the stem, alongside an ornate floral spoon. Both share identical fluted bowls with starburst piercings and are marked STERLING on the reverse with patent dates and hallmarks. The stems are impressed with a W in a circle, possibly Whiting. Both spoons measure 4.75 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.025 OZT. Both spoons display significant tarnish expected for their age, particularly in the recesses of the ornate handles and on the reverse of the bowls (Photos 7 and 8). They remain in good structural condition without dents or breaks.
14 - Trio of Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons This trio of sterling silver spoons includes two featuring scrolled handles and one decorated with a bird motif. Featuring lobed bowls with pierced openwork, one spoon retains a slight vermeil finish. Stems are marked sterling with patent dates and the set is monogrammed on one bowl. One spoon measures 4.25 inches and two are 4.5 inches, with a total weight of 1.770 OZT. The pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and light micro-scratching throughout (Photos 1-8). There is visible wear to the vermeil finish (Photo 6). The delicate pierced work remains intact without breaks or repairs (Photos 5-7).
15 - Ornate Pierced Sterling Silver Bon Bon Server This sterling silver bon bon server features a circular blade with ajouré piercing and a central North Wind mask motif bordered by grapes and vine leaves. The handle is decorated in high relief with a botanical pattern and shield-shaped crest. The reverse of the neck is impressed with a STERLING stamp. The piece measures 6.5 inches in length and weighs 2.20 OZT. The server displays expected surface tarnish and light scratches from use. Minor green oxidation is present in the deep recesses of the handle and pierced blade (photo 3). A horizontal score mark is visible on the reverse of the neck (photo 5).
16 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Spoons, Blacki A pair of sterling silver bon bon spoons featuring intricate pierced shell-form bowls. One spoon from Blackinton Co. displays a handle set with four green glass or genuine stones (untested), while the other features a poppy floral motif and is monogrammed. The reverse of each handle is impressed STERLING with a small initial or rectangular mark. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and weighs 0.905 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish in recessed areas (photos 4 and 5). The set stones remain intact, and the surface shows minor scratches consistent with age and use (photo 1).
17 - R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Pierced Server This American sterling silver server by R.W.& S. CO. features intricate pierced foliate and floral motifs in a Renaissance Revival style. The piece is stamped with the manufacturer mark, the model number 658, and the retailer name for Bartens & Rice of New York. It displays a circular blade with scrolling acanthus leaves radiating from a central blossom. The server measures 5.75 inches and weighs 1.470 OZT. The server is in excellent antique condition with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork (Photos 1, 4). Expected light surface scratches and a natural patina are present in the recessed areas of the design (Photo 8).
18 - Three Sterling Silver Enamel Sifter Spoons Three antique American sterling silver sifter spoons featuring intricate piercings and colorful enamel accents. The collection includes a Gorham spoon marked with a lion, anchor, and gothic G; a Wallace spoon marked with a clover and Pat.1893; and a Blackinton and Co. spoon marked with a sword piercing the letter B. One handle features a cartouche and is monogrammed. These pieces measure between 4.75 and 5 inches long with a combined weight of 1.600 OZT. Items show expected tarnish consistent with age. There are visible losses and wear to the enamel decoration on all three handles (photos 2, 3, 4). General surface scratches and light abrasions are present throughout.
19 - Gorham Sterling Silver Mythological Bonbon Spoon An ornate sterling silver bonbon server by Gorham featuring a pierced bowl with a lion mask and putti. The cast handle depicts a winged mermaid with a floral rose finial. The reverse is stamped with a lion passant, an anchor, a Gothic G,STERLING, and the pattern number 592. This piece is monogrammed. It measures 6 inches in length and weighs 1.750 OZT. The server is in very good antique condition with no visible breaks to the intricate piercing (photo 3). Minor surface scratches and expected tarnish are present within the deep recesses of the design (photos 1, 6).
20 - 4 Gorham & Whiting Sterling Silver Serving Spoons An assortment of American sterling silver serving spoons, including examples by Gorham and Whiting. The collection features a Gorham Lily pattern spoon and an Aesthetic Movement piece with an applied frog. Several pieces are monogrammed and bear maker marks including the anchor, lion, and griffon symbols. The pieces are 4.5 inches or slightly smaller in length and weigh a total of 1.745 OZT. The spoons show light surface scratches and expected tarnish in recessed areas as seen in photo 1. No visible cracks or repairs are evident.
21 - Pair of Sterling Silver Souvenir Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver souvenir nut spoons. Both pieces feature ornate pierced bowls centered by a heart motif, with handles commemorating Dartmouth College and Pikes Peak. The reverse stems are impressed with three individual cartouches containing an eagle looking left, the capital letter G, and a lion rampant, followed by the word STERLING in a rectangle. Each spoon measures 4.5 inches in length and the total weight is 1.335 OZT. Both spoons are in excellent condition with light surface scratches and expected natural tarnishing consistent with age (photos 1, 6). The intricate pierced work in the bowls and the detailed handle reliefs remain intact and well-preserved.
22 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Spoons A trio of sterling silver bon bon spoons featuring intricate pierced lattice bowls and scalloped shell-shaped rims. The handles are decorated in varied patterns including a holly leaf with berries, naturalistic overlapping leaves, and an open work quatrefoil motif. The neck reverse of each piece is impressed with a mark containing a W in a circle, a lion, and a griffin next to the word STERLING. One spoon is 4.25 inches and two measure 4.75 inches with a total weight of 1.335 OZT. These items show heavy surface tarnish throughout as expected (photo 8). There are minor surface scratches consistent with use, but no visible bends, breaks, or repairs to the pierced bowls or handles.
23 - Two Sterling Silver Figural Serving Spoons This pair of sterling silver serving spoons includes one with a novelty pea pod handle and one with a cast cherub head handle. Both spoons feature scalloped bowls with intricate pierced scrollwork designs and are stamped STERLING in rectangular cartouches on the reverse. They are finished with detailed figural motifs and decorative scroll handles. Each spoon measures 4.25 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.160 OZT. Both spoons exhibit light tarnish consistent with age, particularly in recessed casting and piercings (photos 1, 4). There are no visible breaks or repairs to the pierced bowls. Minor surface scratches are present from use (photo 5).
24 - Gorham Sterling Silver Rococo-Style Pierced Scoop A Gorham sterling silver bon bon scoop in a Rococo-style featuring an elaborately pierced bowl with a central lyre motif. The handle displays a classical mask above trailing roses and scrolled details. The reverse is stamped with a lion passant, an anchor, and a stylized Old English letter G alongside STERLING and the number 865. This server measures 7 inches long and weighs 3.145 OZT. The server exhibits light tarnish appropriate for its age. Minor surface micro-scratches and slight wear to the gold wash in the bowl are visible (photo 3). The delicate pierced openwork remains intact without visible breaks or repairs (photo 4).
25 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Scoops A trio of American sterling silver serving pieces comprising two matching pierced scoops by R. Blackinton and Co. and one shell-form spoon. The reverse of the shanks bear an impressed B flanking a sword or pseudo-hallmarks in individual cartouches. All pieces feature foliate openwork and are monogrammed. The matching spoons are 5 inches in length, and the shell scoop is 4.5 inches; the total weight is 1.600 OZT. Items show surface wear and micro-scratching consistent with age (Photo 1). Expected tarnish is visible in the recessed areas (Photos 6 and 11). No structural repairs or significant dents are observed to the bowls or handles.
26 - Pair of Gorham Buttercup Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver nut spoons in the Gorham Manufacturing Company's Buttercup pattern, featuring ornate floral repousse handles and pierced scalloped bowls. The reverse of the handles bears a trademark lion, anchor, and G mark alongside the sterling designation. One spoon is monogrammed. Both spoons measure 4.6 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.055 OZT. Both spoons exhibit a characteristic aged patina with expected tarnish within the recesses of the floral motifs and pierced fretwork (photos 1 and 4). Fine surface scratches and minor pitting are visible from regular use (photo 5).
27 - Enameled Sterling Silver Gilt Bonbon Server This ornate sterling silver bonbon server features a vermeil finish and multi-colored champlevé enamel decoration on the pierced handle. The rounded bowl showcases intricate hand-pierced foliate scrolls and floral motifs throughout. An impressed mark on the reverse consists of STERLING (photo 8). The server measures 5.75 inches in length and weighs 1.070 OZT. Very good antique condition with expected light surface tarnish and minor thinning to the gold-washed finish (photo 6). The delicate piercing and champlevé enamel work show no visible damage or losses.
28 - Three Whiting & Co Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons A trio of Whiting & Co sterling silver bonbon spoons features pierced foliate lattice bowls and scalloped edges. Two pieces are designed with cast pansy terminals, while the third is decorated with a colorful enameled floral motif. The reverse of each handle is impressed with the word STERLING and a griffin hallmark. They measure 4.5 and 4.75 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.270 OZT. The set exhibits expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age (photo 1). The enameled spoon displays small areas of wear at the center of the blossom (photo 6). No visible structural damage is present (photo 3).
29 - A Pair of Blackinton Sterling Enameled Spoons A pair of sterling silver spoons featuring hand-pierced foliate bowls and handles with enameled and hand-painted florals. The handles exhibit ornate scrolling borders with pink, white, and green enamel accents. The reverse neck of each is impressed with the word STERLING and a sword passing through a stylized letter B. Both spoons measure 4.6 inches in length and weigh 0.860 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age and use (photo 1). The green enameled handle shows some apparent enamel loss within the scrollwork (photo 2). Fine surface scratches and oxidation are visible throughout.
30 - Exquisite Tiffany & Co. 19th C. Sterling Strawberr This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver sugar sifter features the Strawberry Vine pattern with a cast strawberry finial and an openwork rope-twist handle. The scalloped, lobed bowl is decorated with intricate chased and engraved naturalist scrollwork and includes a monogram. The reverse of the handle is stamped with the maker name, the sterling designation, and a capital T date mark. This piece measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.275 OZT. In good antique condition with expected tarnish in the recessed areas of the finial and engraving. Fine surface scratches are present throughout, as visible in photo 7, consistent with age and light domestic use. No structural damage or repairs were noted.
31 - A Pair of R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Rose Servers A pair of sterling silver servers by R. Wallace & Sons is decorated in the elaborate Rose pattern. The handles and scalloped bowls feature deep repoussé floral motifs and intricate pierced openwork centers. The reverse of each handle is marked R.W. & Co. Sterling with a patent date of 1898. Both pieces are 4.75 inches long and weigh 1.240 OZT. The servers exhibit expected surface tarnishing consistent with age (photo 1). Fine surface scratches from use are visible on the bowl interiors (photo 3). The pierced designs remain intact without bends or losses.
32 - A Pair of Paye & Baker Sterling Serving Spoons A pair of Paye & Baker sterling silver spoons featuring ornate Art Nouveau floral patterns including Poppy and Iris designs. One spoon has a solid blossom-form bowl, while the second features an elaborate pierced openwork bowl. The handles are decorated with trailing repousse blossoms and foliage. Each is stamped with the characters P, &, and B within three hearts followed by the word STERLING. One is 5.25 inches long and the other is 5.5 inches long, weighing 1.420 OZT. Items are in good antique condition showing characteristic light surface scratches from domestic use. A natural patina is present in the recessed areas of the repousse decoration as expected for silver of this age.
33 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A trio of American sterling silver pierced servers including a circular head piece stamped Wallace and Pat 77340. The collection also features a five-sided Art Deco server and a scroll-pierced square server. Each piece is monogrammed. One server measures 4.5 inches long, another 4.6 inches, and the third just under 5 inches, with a combined weight of 1.890 OZT. Pieces exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age and typical use (Photos 1, 4, 7, 12). The structural integrity is sound with no visible bends or losses to the decoration.
34 - Wall & Dougherty Sterling Honolulu Bon Bon Spoon A sterling silver bon bon spoon by Wall & Dougherty of Honolulu featuring a detailed hibiscus flower bowl with pierced petals and a raised stamen. The organic vine handle terminates in open-work lettering spelling HONOLULU. The reverse neck is stamped STERLING, COPYRIGHT BY, WALL & DOUGHERTY, and HONOLULU. It measures 5 3/8 inches long with a 2.5 inch wide bowl and weighs 1.115 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced metalwork. There is natural tarnish and oxidation consistent with age, particularly in the recessed areas of the casting (photos 5, 6).
35 - Three R. Wallace and Sons Sterling Bonbon Spoons This trio of sterling silver bonbon spoons features an elaborate Art Nouveau floral pattern with pierced foliate bowls. Two examples bear the R. Wallace and Sons maker mark and the number 80, while the third is marked sterling without a maker mark. One spoon is monogrammed on the reverse of the bowl. The spoons measure approximately 4.75 inches long and have a combined weight of 2.480 OZT. The pieces show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age. There are no visible breaks or repairs to the intricate pierced work (photo 1).
36 - Watson-Newell and Dominick & Haff Sterling Spoons A pair of American sterling silver nut or bon bon scoops featuring Watson-Newell and Dominick & Haff designs. The cherub scoop displays a winged head over a heart-shaped cartouche, while the companion spoon features an intricate filigree handle. The reverse handles bear marks including a pennant containing a letter D and a stylized P within a heart. Each measures 5.5 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.570 OZT. Good antique condition with light tarnish expected for silver of this age (photo 1). Some green oxidation is visible within the filigree recesses (photo 5). Surfaces show light scuffs and scratches from handling.
37 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon-Bon Spoons This collection includes a pair of R. Blackinton and Co. sterling silver bon-bon spoons featuring elaborate Rococo style pierced shell bowls. One spoon from the pair and the separate individual spoon are monogrammed. The single spoon is designed with a classical style handle and a similar pierced shell bowl. All three pieces measure 4.75 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.420 OZT. The spoons are in good antique condition with expected surface tarnish and light wear. No visible breaks to the pierced work or structural damage were observed.
38 - Pair of Continental Mythological Silver Servers This matching pair of mythological silver servers depicts Apollo and Diana, though one is potentially a replacement or pattern remake. The piece featuring a lady bears a 930 purity mark for George Beddinghamin, while the man server features vermeil highlights. Marks include an oval 925 stamp and a cartouche with C.B. These measure 6 and 6.25 inches respectively with a total weight of 2.665 OZT. Both servers exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age (photos 1, 2). The parcel-gilt vermeil finish shows expected wear (photo 4). No visible repairs or breaks.
39 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons These three American sterling silver pierced spoons feature varied ornamental styles including fluted shell bowls and floral repousse handles. The collection includes one monogrammed piece and showcases diverse pierced patterns such as foliate scrolls and geometric apertures. Each is marked sterling with various maker symbols including an anchor, lion, and eagle. One spoon measures 4.2 inches and two measure 4.4 inches, with a total weight of 1.490 OZT. The spoons are in good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with functional use (photos 1, 6, 9, 12). No visible breaks or repairs are noted.
40 - Ornate Sterling Silver Heart Bowl Serving Spoon A large sterling silver serving spoon featuring a decorative Rococo handle with cast floral and C-scroll motifs. The heart-shaped bowl is finished with intricate foliate and scrollwork ajoure piercings. The reverse of the handle is stamped STERLING alongside a pictorial mark depicting a rampant animal. This spoon measures 8.25 inches in length and weighs 3.010 OZT. The spoon is in good antique condition with light surface scratches from use. There is expected tarnish throughout the ornate recesses of the handle and pierced bowl. All openwork remains intact without breaks or repairs.
41 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Nut and BonBon's A trio of American sterling silver pierced serving spoons by R. Blackinton, Knowles, and Gorham. The group comprises a shell-shaped Gorham Strasbourg pattern bon-bon spoon, a scrolled bon-bon spoon, and a beaded R. Blackinton nut spoon with a floral terminal. One piece is monogrammed and engraved with the date 7.23.55 on the reverse. The reverse of one spoon is stamped with an eagle, an R in a shield, and a lion rampant hallmark while two spoons bear a lion passant, an anchor, and a Gothic G hallmark. All pieces are stamped STERLING. The spoons measure 4.4 inches, 4.5 inches, and 4.75 inches in length and all weigh 1.585 OZT. The spoons show expected light surface wear and tarnish consistent with age and use. The intricate piercing remains intact with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate bridges. Monogramming and engraving are crisp and legible.
42 - Two American Sterling Silver Serving Pieces Two American sterling silver serving pieces comprising an Art Nouveau pierced server and a floral repousse spoon. The server features foliate openwork and is marked with the Whiting Manufacturing Company logo and STER W.W. TIFFANY and CO. The Stieff spoon has a deeply fluted bowl and a floral handle marked STERLING-STIEFF-PAT PEND. The server measures 5 inches and the spoon measures 5.5 inches, with a combined weight of 1.705 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected surface scratches to the bowls (photo 4, 9) and tarnish in the recessed floral decorations (photo 3, 8). They remain in good vintage condition.
43 - Gorham Sterling California Souvenir Server This Gorham sterling silver California souvenir server features an Art Nouveau terminal depicting a woman with a fruit basket. The handle is embossed with the word CALIFORNIA and trailing vines, leading to a heart-shaped bowl with intricate pierced scrolling foliage. The neck is stamped STERLING and PAT D with Gorham marks including a lion, anchor, and gothic G. The server measures 5.25 inches long and weighs 1.095 OZT. The server is in excellent antique condition with no breaks to the delicate pierced bowl (photo 3). Expected light golden tarnish is present in the recessed areas, highlighting the detail (photo 1). Minor surface scratches are consistent with age.
44 - Two Antique Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This lot includes two antique sterling silver pierced serving spoons, one featuring a geometric lattice design and a second with an ornate lobed bowl. The round bowl spoon is stamped on the reverse with the characters STERLING and S.C.& L.CO. The second lobed server is stamped STERLING on the reverse of the handle. Both pieces are monogrammed on the terminal. The spoons measure 4.75 and 5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.715 OZT. The items are in good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The intricate piercing remains crisp and structurally sound on both bowls (photo 4, photo 9). No major dents or repairs are visible.
45 - Gorham Sterling Silver Ornate Bon Bon Server A solid sterling silver bon bon server by Gorham Manufacturing Company featuring an elaborate cast and pierced bowl. The bowl is decorated with a mythological scene and cherubs terminating in a Green Man mask. The reverse is marked with alion, anchor, and Gothic letter G icon followed by STERLING 589. This monogrammed piece measures 5 inches in length and weighs 1.400 troy ounces.The server is in very good antique condition with no visible breaks to the intricate piercing. Expected light surface scratches and minor tarnish are present in the recessed areas.
46 - Two Whiting Sterling Silver Lily Nut Spoons This pair of Whiting sterling silver serving spoons in the Lily pattern features two distinct handle styles paired with identical foliate-pierced bowls. The first is a souvenir for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition with commemorative dates on the reverse, while the second features a fleur-de-lis terminal and is monogrammed. Both stems bear an impressed mark of a bird in flight alongside the words STERLING 14. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and the total weight is 0.890 OZT. Both spoons exhibit surface tarnish and oxidation commensurate with age (photos 1, 5). The delicate foliate piercing in the bowls remains intact and free of breaks (photo 4, 11). Scattered light surface scratches are visible throughout.
47 - Three Manchester & Gorham Sterling Bon Bon Spoon A trio of sterling silver pierced bon bon spoons, including two examples by Manchester and one by Gorham. The spoons display ornate scroll and ribbon motifs, and the Gorham example is monogrammed. These serving pieces feature intricate openwork bowls and bear manufacturer marks for Manchester and Gorham. The Manchester spoons measure 4.75 inches, the Gorham spoon measures 5 inches, and the total weight is 1.675 OZT. Items exhibit light surface scratches and micro-pitting consistent with domestic use. Moderate tarnish is present throughout as expected for antique silver. The decorative pierced bowls remain structurally sound with no visible breaks.
48 - Two Watson and R. Hertz Sterling Silver Spoons This pair of sterling silver spoons includes a Watson cherub and stars spoon and an R. Hertz Native American chief head spoon. Both pieces feature detailed cast handles and ornate pierced bowls. The Indian head spoon is marked STERLING RH and the cherub spoon is marked STERLING with a Watson maker's mark. The spoons measure 4.75 inches and 5.25 inches long respectively with a total weight of 1.310 OZT. Very good vintage condition with expected light tarnish to the recessed areas and minor surface scratches. No bends or breaks are visible to the intricate pierced bowls (Photos 4, 10).
49 - Gorham Sterling Silver Pattern 588 Pierced Server A Gorham sterling silver pierced server in pattern number 588, featuring an ornate Rococo Revival design with an intricate openwork bowl and a cast handle terminating in a classical mask. The reverse of the handle is impressed with symbols of a lion, anchor, and calligraphic G, followed by STERLING and 588. This piece displays dense scrolling foliage and floral motifs throughout the handle and bowl. The server measures 6.25 inches in length and weighs 1.960 OZT. Good antique condition with minor surface scratches and expected tarnish in the deep recesses of the ornate casting as seen in photos 1 and 7. No visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced sections.
50 - Two Sterling Pierced Serving Spoons Two sterling silver pierced bonbon spoons comprising a New York Statue of Liberty souvenir spoon and a novelty spoon featuring a hand holding enameled playing cards. The playing card spoon features an openwork pierced bowl and is monogrammed. The Statue of Liberty spoon measures 4.75 inches, the hand of cards spoon measures 5.25 inches, and together they weigh 1.445 OZT. Expected surface wear and light age-appropriate tarnishing throughout with intact enamel on the playing cards (photos 2, 5, 8).
51 - Two Sterling Silver Salem Witch & Pierced Spoons One souvenir spoon features a witch finial and SALEM banner, with marks for retailer DANIEL LOW and the Gorham Manufacturing Co. The second spoon has a double-helix handle and scrolling finial with British hallmarks including a lion rampant and 925. Both pieces are monogrammed with decorative pierced bowls. The Salem spoon is 4.6 inches long, the other is 5 inches long, and they have a total weight of 1.130 OZT. Both items exhibit no visible breaks to the delicate pierced open-work (photo 1). Natural tarnish is present in the recessed areas, which is expected for antique silver (photo 5). Structure is sound with no deformations observed.
52 - Three American Sterling Silver Serving Spoons A trio of American sterling silver serving spoons including a shell-bowl berry sifter, a round nut spoon with central floral piercings, and a flat-bowl tomato server. The handles feature scrolled borders and one bears a 1912 patent date, and all three pieces are monogrammed. Each spoon is marked with various maker devices and the word STERLING on the reverse. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and the total weight is 2.020 OZT. Expected tarnish is present across all pieces. Light surface scratching and minor pitting are visible consistent with age and use (photo 1). Overall good condition with no structural repairs.
53 - Antique Pierced 925 Silver Bon Bon Spoon This sterling silver bon bon spoon features an oval bowl with a central musician figure amidst pierced lattice work. The decorative handle is cast as a caryatid figure with raised arms transitioning into scrolls. The reverse bears an impressed 925 mark and three illegible symbols. The spoon measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.880 OZT. The spoon exhibits expected moderate tarnish across the ornate surfaces (photo 1). The delicate pierced lattice work and cast handle show no visible breaks or repairs (photo 4). Minor surface scuffs appear on the reverse (photo 9).
54 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bonbon Spoons Two American sterling silver bonbon spoons featuring scrolled openwork pierced bowls. One is a Watson White House and Washington souvenir spoon for Daniel Low and Co. depicting Mount Vernon, while the other is a Whiting spoon with a fleur-de-lis terminal handle. Impressed marks include a script Dw, a lion passant, an anchor, a gothic G, and Sterling. The spoons measure 4.5 and 5 inches and have a combined weight of 1.245 OZT. Both spoons show expected tarnishing and light surface scratches consistent with antique use (photo 1). The pierced decoration and relief-work remain crisp with no visible damage, bends, or previous repairs evident (photo 12).
55 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Heart Bonbon Spoons A pair of ornate sterling silver spoons featuring pierced heart-shaped bowls decorated with scrolling foliate and shell motifs. The handles are embellished with high-relief repousse floral designs. The reverse of the handles is marked STERLING alongside an indistinct device and the initials AMW impressed within a small rectangular cartouche on one spoon. May be an original and a replacement. Length: 5.25 inches. Weight: 2.370 OZT. Expected light tarnish is visible in the recessed areas (photo 1). A minor upward bend is present at the tip of one heart bowl (photo 7). Light surface abrasions are consistent with age and use.
56 - Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A pair of Gorham sterling silver serving spoons featuring intricate pierced bowls and ornate handles. One spoon displays a scalloped bowl in the Meadow pattern, while the other features a round bowl with floral repoussé. Both are marked with the Gorham trademarks, Sterling, and one with a patent date. These spoons measure 5.25 inches and 5.5 inches long and weigh 2.085 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish across the surfaces and within the intricate piercings (Photo 1). Fine surface scratches and light wear to the gold wash are consistent with age and use (Photo 6). No structural damage is visible.
57 - Gorham Sterling Silver 853 Ornate Bon Bon Spoon This sterling silver bon bon spoon by Gorham features a gold-washed reticulated bowl with a central bird motif and a handle decorated with a grotesque mask and floral scrolls. The reverse neck bears an impressed lion, anchor, and gothic G, along with STERLING, 853, and a crescent moon date symbol for 1891. The back of the handle is monogrammed. This spoon measures 6.75 inches and weighs 2.535 ounces. The piece is in very good antique condition with no visible damage to the pierced bowl (photo 3). Natural tarnish is present in the handle recesses as expected (photo 2). The vermeil wash is largely intact with light surface wear (photo 4).
58 - Two Enameled Sterling Canadian Souvenir Spoons Two late Victorian sterling silver souvenir spoons featuring multi-color enameled heraldic finials. One spoon commemorates Canada with a shield finial marked RD 1901, while the second honors Toronto with a city crest and twisted stem marked REG'D 1902. Both feature heart-shaped bowls with intricate pierced scrollwork. The Toronto spoon measures 4.25 inches, the Canada spoon is 5 inches, and they weigh a total of 1.050 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected surface tarnish (photos 1, 7). Minor enamel losses are visible on the Canada shield (photo 8); the Toronto crest is largely intact. The delicate pierced metalwork and twisted stem show no structural damage.
59 - A Pair of Silvercraft Sterling Bon Bon Spoons A pair of ornate sterling silver bon bon or nut spoons featuring intricate ajouré pierced handles and blades in a Rococo-revival style. One handle reverse is impressed with the maker name SILVERCRAFT and STERLING while the second spoon is marked STERLING. The design incorporates scrolling acanthus foliage and floral blossoms throughout the openwork. Each spoon measures 5.25 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.910 OZT. Items exhibit expected surface tarnishing and oxidation within the intricate pierced decoration (photo 1). The metalwork is structurally sound with no visible breaks or repairs. Minor surface scratches are present on the reverse consistent with age.
60 - Watson Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit Spoon This sterling silver pierced serving spoon features an ornate grapevine motif from the Fruit Series by Watson. The repousse design showcases grape clusters and leaves with intricate openwork reticulation throughout the bowl. The reverse of the handle neck is stamped with a pennant logo, the word STERLING in a rectangle. It is not monogrammed. This piece measures 6.4 inches and weighs 2.120 OZT. The spoon is in excellent antique condition with fine surface scratches from domestic use (photo 4). Expected natural tarnish is present in the deep recesses of the ornate pattern (photo 3). The pierced bowl is fully intact.
61 - Three American Sterling Silver Tomato Servers A trio of American sterling silver tomato servers including Gorham in the Versailles pattern, Whiting in the Adam pattern, and Reed and Barton in the La Touraine pattern. Each features a distinctive pierced bowl with floral and scrollwork motifs and decorated handles, with one bearing a stylized monogram. The reverse of each handle displays readable manufacturer hallmarks and sterling marks. Each item measures 4.6 inches in length and the total weight is 1.905 OZT. The items exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish consistent with age, particularly within the handle details (photo 3). Fine surface scratching is visible upon close inspection, though the structural integrity of the piercing is excellent.
62 - Two Ornate Pierced Sterling Silver Serving Spoons Two ornate sterling silver serving spoons featuring elaborate pierced and cast scrollwork. The first spoon is stamped BIGELOW. KENNARD&Co, STERLING, and 3983 on the reverse with a winged griffin mark. The second Art Nouveau style spoon is stamped STERLING and retains remnants of a gold wash finish. Both pieces measure 5.25 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.425 OZT. Expected surface tarnish and light scratches are present (photos 1, 5, 10). The intricate pierced metalwork remains structurally sound with no visible breaks. Traces of gold wash are visible on the Art Nouveau bowl (photo 14).
63 - Gorham Sterling Silver H Pattern Serving Spoon This Art Nouveau sterling silver serving spoon features an ornate pierced bowl decorated with repoussé leaves and berry clusters. The handle displays high-relief foliate motifs flowing into a tapered stem with a mirrored design on the reverse. Stamped marks on the back of the handle include STERLING followed by a lion passant, an anchor, and a Gothic letter G for the Gorham Manufacturing Company, alongside model number H 228. It measures 5 inches long and weighs 1.320 OZT. This antique server is in good condition with expected tarnish throughout (photo 1). Light surface scuffs and one spot of oxidation near the neck are present (photo 7). The intricate pierced bowl remains structurally sound with no visible breaks.
64 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons A trio of American sterling silver serving spoons, including a George Shiebler 5 inch spoon, a Blackinton 5 inch spoon, and a Waldo foundry 4.6 inch spoon. The collection features ornate pierced decoration including floral clusters and shell forms, such as the Strasbourg pattern. One spoon is monogrammed. The pieces range from 4.6 to 5 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.790 OZT. The spoons exhibit an expected tarnish throughout all surfaces (photo 1). Light surface scratches and minor wear are present on high points, consistent with age and use. No significant dents, bends, or repairs are visible.
65 - Three Sterling Serving Spoons by George Shiebler A trio of American sterling silver serving pieces including two George W. Shiebler and Co. Art Nouveau sifter spoons and one repousse berry spoon. The sifter spoons feature pierced botanical bowls, with one retailed by Daniel Low and Co., while the larger spoon displays high relief floral designs. The Shiebler spoons measure 5 inches, and the berry spoon measures 5.25 inches, with a total weight of 2.125 OZT. Items exhibit overall tarnishing and fine surface scratches consistent with age and use. No significant dents or repairs are visible. Iridescent toning is present on the reverse of the berry spoon bowl.
66 - Sterling Silver Pierced Lion and Crown Server This Renaissance Revival sterling silver server features an ajoure bowl decorated with two lions rampant flanking a foliate motif above a crown. The handle displays intricate foliate scrollwork and is impressed on the reverse with a stylized monogram of a W and K, the word STERLING, and pattern number 656. This server measures 5 inches long and weighs 1.140 OZT. Very good condition with no breaks to the pierced design (photo 1). Light surface wear and tarnish are present, which is expected for an antique silver piece (photo 4). The heraldic details remain crisp (photo 3).
67 - Trio of Sterling Silver Bonbon and Berry Spoons This set includes a Geo. C. Shreve & Co. San Francisco souvenir spoon featuring a bear finial and a Wendall Manufacturer nature-themed spoon marked with an eagle and W&H. The third piece is a shell-pattern spoon bearing Gorham hallmarks including a lion, anchor, and Gothic G. The Shreve and Gorham spoons measure 4.5 inches and the Wendall spoon is 5 inches, with a total weight of 1.740 OZT. All pieces exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish and minor wear to the gold wash (photos 4, 9, 14). No visible bends or breaks are present in the delicate pierced designs, and the pieces remain structurally sound.
68 - Three Tested Silver Filigree Spoons A trio of tested silver filigree spoons featuring intricate openwork wire construction. Two spoons possess multi-lobed leaf-shaped bowls, while the third displays a fan-shaped bowl. The handles are decorated with applied blossoms and terminate in scrolled loops. No legible hallmarks are present (Photo 9). One spoon measures 4.5 inches in length and two measure 5 inches, with a total combined weight of 1.430 OZT. The spoons are in good structural condition with the delicate wirework remaining intact. A light, expected tarnish is visible in the recessed areas of the blossoms and bowl junctions (Photo 1). No breaks or repairs are observed.
69 - Alvin and Simpson Sterling Pierced Spoons Two sterling silver serving spoons featuring decorative pierced bowls and ornate handles. The Alvin spoon is in the Raphael pattern with a shell-shaped bowl and monogrammed terminal. The Simpson, Hall & Miller spoon is in the lily-of-the-valley Frontenac pattern. The Alvin spoon measures just under 6 inches long and the Simpson, Hall & Miller spoon measures 5.4 inches long, with a total weight of 1.745 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish (Photos 4, 10). The delicate piercing remains crisp and intact. Faint surface abrasions consistent with age and use are visible (Photos 3, 9). No structural damage is observed.
70 - Pair of Gorham Daffodil Sterling Nut Spoons A matching pair of Gorham sterling silver bon bon or nut spoons featuring heart-shaped pierced bowls and floral handles in the Daffodil pattern. Each spoon is marked with the Gorham hallmarks of a lion passant, an anchor, and a gothic G, along with the word sterling and model number H 44, with one additionally bearing the H.A. Hershberger retailer stamp. Each spoon measures 4.5 inches in length with a total weight of 0.860 OZT. Both spoons are in good condition with no visible losses to the delicate pierced metalwork (photo 1). Expected tarnish and light surface scratches are present, consistent with age and historical use (photo 6 and 12).
71 - Two German Silver Ornate Serving Spoons This pair of German silver serving implements features an ornate cake server and a smaller tested sifter spoon. Both pieces display intricate pierced work and repoussé scenes with figural terminals. One stem is stamped Germany with additional small hallmarks. The larger spoon measures 5.6 inches and the smaller spoon measures 4.5 inches, weighing a total of 1.605 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected aged tarnish and patina. They remain in good vintage condition with no visible breaks or losses to the delicate reticulated areas (photo 1, photo 6). Light surface scratches are present from use.
72 - Whiting Lily Style Sterling Silver Pierced Server A Whiting Manufacturing Company style sterling silver server in what appears as the Lily pattern featuring high-relief floral motifs and organic Art Nouveau scrolls. The bowl is intricately pierced with foliate designs and finished with a scalloped edge. The reverse of the handle is stamped with the word STERLING. It measures 7.4 inches in length and weighs 1.300 OZT. The item is in good antique condition with no structural damage. The piece displays expected surface tarnish and a dark patina (photos 3, 7), along with fine surface scratching consistent with age.
73 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This trio of American sterling silver pierced serving pieces includes a Lunt Eloquence tomato server and an International Silver Wedgwood server. The handles are marked LUNT STERLING and INTERNATIONAL STERLING PAT. respectively, while a third foliate server is marked G STERLING. The larger servers measure 5.5 inches long, and the Lunt server measures 4.75 inches long, with a total weight of 1.920 OZT. The pieces are in good condition with surface scratches and tarnish consistent with age. The Lunt server bowl shows some darker spotting and heavier tarnish (photos 7, 9). There are no visible bends or structural damage.
74 - Two Ornate Enamel and Silver Sifter Spoons This lot includes an early enameled metal Chinese export spoon and a tested silver ornate Asian style spoon. The larger piece features a dragon terminal and a multi-lobed bowl with plique-Ã -jour enamel work. The silver spoon displays a figural sea-dog handle and a pierced foliate bowl. The enameled spoon measures 5 inches long, while the silver spoon measures 3.75 inches long and weighs 0.365 OZT. Both spoons exhibit age-appropriate oxidation and expected surface tarnish. The enamel on the larger spoon remains largely intact. Fine surface scratches and light wear are present on the silver surfaces (Photos 1, 5, 10).
75 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A trio of sterling silver serving utensils featuring ornate pierced bowls. The group comprises a Wallace Grande Baroque tomato server, a Whiting Lily cucumber server, and an O'Donnell, Burke & Miller Chrysanthemum bon-bon spoon. Each piece exhibits high-relief floral and scrollwork decoration. The spoons measure 5 inches, 4.6 inches, and 3.75 inches in length, with a total weight of 1.390 OZT. Good vintage condition with surface scratches. All pieces exhibit expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photo 1) and on the reverse of the bowls (photo 15). No visible dents or repairs are present.
76 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons Two American sterling silver serving spoons with ornate pierced bowls. One piece is marked for the Roger Williams Silver Co. and features high-relief floral and grape motifs on the handle. The second spoon exhibits an Art Nouveau design with flowing organic openwork. These items measure 5 inches and just under 5 inches long with a combined weight of 2.325 OZT. Both spoons show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age (Photos 1, 5, and 9). The delicate pierced decoration is well-preserved with no visible repairs or structural damage.
77 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons This set includes a pair of servers featuring circular bowls with ornate openwork scrolls and a clover-shaped spoon with five pierced lobes. The handles are monogrammed and stamped with a mark reading C.B.& H. STERLING on two pieces and STERLING on the third. The clover-form spoon includes a twisted-wire stem. The pair measures 4.6 inches in length and the total weight is 1.065 OZT. All pieces show light surface wear and expected tarnish within the intricate pierced work (photo 1). The delicate openwork remains in good structural condition with no visible breaks or repairs.
78 - Gorham Sterling Silver Bonbon Server 591 An American sterling silver bonbon server by the Gorham Manufacturing Company featuring intricate ajouré piercing and chased ornamentation. The design showcases a central nymph flanked by scrolling foliage and birds, while the handle includes pear and acanthus leaf motifs. The reverse is stamped with the maker's lion, anchor, and Gothic G symbols, STERLING, and model number 591. This server measures just under 5 inches and weighs 1.060 OZT. The server shows no visible breaks to the pierced work (photos 1-3). Expected surface tarnish and light scratching are present consistent with age and use (photos 4-5).
79 - Three Whiting Sterling Silver Serving Spoons This trio of sterling silver serving pieces includes a Whiting Lily pattern server, an ornate pierced spoon, and a Wieldlich Dutch scene spoon. Each piece bears the impressed rampant lion mark for Whiting Manufacturing Co. along with fineness stamps. One handle is monogrammed. The spoons measure 4.6, 5.25, and 5.5 inches long with a combined weight of 1.580 OZT. Items exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age (photo 1). The gold-wash finish in the bowls shows wear (photo 10, 15). Figural details on the Dutch scene handle remain crisp (photo 3).
80 - Two Antique Sterling and Silver Serving Spoons This lot features a sterling silver pierced floral bonbon server and a neoclassical figural chariot spoon. The sterling server exhibits ornate foliage and a monogrammed handle marked STERLING and 668. The second spoon features a classical chariot scene and a torch-form handle. The sterling server measures 4.75 inches, the silver spoon measures 4 inches, and the combined weight is 1.665 OZT. Both items show expected tarnish to the recessed areas of the ornate openwork (photos 1, 9). Minor surface scratches and scuffs are present consistent with age and use (photos 7, 12). No structural damage is visible.
81 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A pair of sterling silver serving pieces featuring intricate pierced foliate designs and twisted stems. One server has a circular head with elaborate scrollwork, while the other possesses a trilobed head and a monogrammed handle. Both examples are sterling marked softer spoons. The items measure 5.25 inches and 5.5 inches in length with a total weight of 1.075 OZT. Both servers are in very good antique condition. No visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork (photo 1). Expected surface tarnishing is present in recessed areas throughout (photo 2).
82 - H47 Sterling Silver Pierced Tomato Server This sterling silver pierced tomato server is rendered in the ornate Versailles pattern. The heart-shaped bowl features intricate foliate scrolls surrounding a central grotesque mask, and the reverse of the handle is monogrammed. Stampedmarks on the shank include a lion passant, an anchor, and a gothic letter G, followed by the model number H47 and sterling designation. The server measures 5 inches in length and weighs 1.370 OZT. Expected tarnish is present throughout the ornate recessed details (photo 3). Fine surface scratches consistent with domestic use are visible on smooth areas (photo 4). The delicate pierced work remains intact without visible breaks.
83 - Three Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This lot features three sterling silver pierced serving spoons in the Chantilly, Buttercup, and Strasbourg patterns. Two examples bear the Gorham lion, anchor, and calligraphic G marks, while the Gettysburg souvenir spoon is marked with a calligraphic G in a shield cartouche. All pieces feature decorative bowl piercings and one handle is monogrammed. The servers are approximately 4.5 inches long with a total weight of 1.820 OZT. The silver exhibits expected light tarnish consistent with age (photo 4). All pierced details and engraved markings are clear and well-defined (photo 11).
84 - Trio of Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoons A trio of American sterling silver sifter spoons featuring ornate shell-form and scalloped bowls. The group includes a Manchester sterling spoon and another with a gold-washed bowl marked STERLING 44 and F.P. FISK. One piece is monogrammed and bears a mark with two winged figures flanking a shield with an M. The spoons measure 4.4 inches, 5.25 inches, and 5.3 inches with a total weight of 1.370 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected light tarnish across the surfaces (photo 1). The gold wash on the fleur-de-lis bowl shows minor thinning consistent with age (photo 15). No significant losses or deep scratches are visible in the provided images.
85 - Sterling Vermeil Pierced Rose Serving Spoon This sterling silver serving spoon features a gold-washed vermeil finish and an ornate pierced bowl decorated with a radiating rose and foliage motif. The handle is constructed with a double-twisted rope shaft terminating in a fleur-de-Lis form accented with blue enamel. The reverse is monogrammed and stamped STERLING alongside a circled F initial mark. The item measures 5 inches and weighs 1.005 OZT. Good antique condition with light expected tarnish and surface wear to the vermeil finish. The blue enamel remains largely intact. No structural damage or repairs are visible.
86 - 4 Sterling Silver Gorham & Whiting Serving Spoons A set of 4 American sterling silver serving spoons including 2 Gorham pattern 578 spoons with vermeil wash interiors, one being monogrammed. Two Whiting spoons are included, one featuring a Trilby souvenir handle. The Gorham spoons measure 5 inches while the Whiting pieces measure 4.75 inches. The spoons are impressed with patterns 578 and 15, alongside maker logos and STERLING. Weight: 2.195 OZT. These spoons are in good antique condition with wear expected for their age. Tarnish is present throughout the recessed details of the ornate handles. The vermeil wash on one spoon bowl interior is worn away. Light surface scratches and minor oxidation present.
87 - German 800 Silver Ornate Pierced Nut Spoon This ornate German .800 silver spoon features a deeply concave bowl with elaborate pierced openwork. The central motif depicts a heraldic bird surrounded by roses and scrolling foliage, joined by a twisted stem to a floral cast terminal. The reverse is impressed with 800 alongside the German crescent moon and crown hallmark, while an adjacent rectangular maker mark remains illegible. 5.25 inches 1.070 OZT. Good antique condition with surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. There is moderate tarnish in the recessed decorative areas and some cleaning abrasions on the reverse near the hallmarks.
88 - 2 Sterling Silver & Gem-Set Serving Spoons This pair of solid sterling silver serving spoons features intricate pierced work in the bowls. One 5 inch spoon is set with four round faceted red stones in a scrolling handle marked with a B pierced by a sword and STERLING. The 5.5 inch spoon displays high-relief repoussé roses with a vine-pierced bowl marked STERLING. Weight: 1.600 OZT. Both spoons show expected wear for their age including minor tarnish. The gemstones are present and the repoussé details remain crisp. No significant damage is visible to the pierced bowls.
89 - 2 Sterling Silver Wallace & Gorham Pierced Servers This lot features two solid sterling silver serving pieces in classic American patterns. The first is a Vintage grape motif server marked R.W.S. Co. for retailer J.E. Caldwell & Co. The second is a Strasbourg pattern server bearing thelion, anchor, and gothic G marks. Both items are marked sterling and show fine craftsmanship from the turn of the century. 5.5 inches and 5 inches long. Total weight: 1.670 OZT. Both pieces show minor surface scratches and light tarnish as expected with age and use. The intricate piercing and ornate relief patterns remain crisp and intact. No structural repairs or significant dents are visible across either item.
90 - 800 Silver Sifter Spoon An 800 silver sifter spoon in the Rococo Revival style featuring a repousse central figure of a girl set against pierced lattice work. The circular bowl and cast handle are decorated with ornate foliate scrolls and a cherub terminal. The inner rim is stamped with a crown in a shield, 800, and initials ZK in an oval cartouche. 5.25 inches. 1.100 OZT. The spoon displays expected light surface scratches and tarnish consistent with age. The intricate pierced lattice work and decorative elements are intact.
91 - Two J.E. Caldwell & Roger Williams Silver Servers An ornate pair of sterling silver serving spoons, including one retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. and a figural putto and griffin example by Roger Williams. The pieces feature intricate openwork and one is monogrammed. Both spoons exhibit Rococo Revival and Art Nouveau stylistic influences throughout their handles and bowls. Lengths are 4.25 and 5 inches with a total weight of 1.845 OZT. The spoons are in excellent condition with light tarnish consistent with age (photos 1-4). The elaborate piercing remains intact and sharp with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate openwork (photos 10-12).
92 - Three Victorian Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons Three Victorian sterling silver bonbon spoons featuring intricate pierced and filigree decoration. One spoon has a scalloped shell filigree bowl, while others display circular and lobed bowls with scrolling foliage. The pieces are stamped STERLING, with one handle also bearing symbols of a lion, anchor, and gothic letter and an engraving on the terminal reverse. These items measure between 4.75 and 5 inches and weigh 1.225 OZT. The spoons are in very good condition with moderate tarnish in the recessed areas as expected for Victorian silver (Photo 1, 4, 10). No visible breaks are present in the delicate openwork or filigree.
93 - Three Manchester Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This trio of sterling silver serving spoons by Manchester Manufacturing Co. features ornate Art Nouveau and Rococo handles with decorative pierced bowls. Each piece is stamped STERLING on the reverse alongside a mark consisting of two birds flanking a shield with the letter M. The bowls are decorated with repousse floral motifs and star-shaped piercings, with two spoons retaining gold-washed interiors. The spoons measure 5.5 inches in length and the total weight is 1.585 OZT. The spoons are in very good antique condition with expected light surface tarnish (photos 1, 5, 10). The delicate pierced work is intact without visible breaks or repairs. The gold wash remains bright with only minor thinning at the edges.
94 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons A trio of sterling silver serving spoons comprising one Watson marked example and two unmarked pieces. The group includes various pierced bowl designs with patterns such as Art Nouveau poppies and floral relief work. One spoon is monogrammed. Lengths measure 4.5 inches, 4.75 inches, and 5 inches with a total weight of 1.860 OZT. The items exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age and storage. Minor surface scratches are visible from regular use, though the intricate piercing and relief work remain in good condition.
95 - Gorham, Blackinton, and Metcalf Sterling Spoons This trio of American sterling silver spoons includes a Gorham New Jersey souvenir spoon with an enameled flag. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, Gothic G, and STERLING H 942. Two enameled sifter spoons by Blackinton and Metcalf feature as word-pierced B and a griffin mark next to M and arrow above 925 STERLING 1000. All pieces are monogrammed. These spoons measure 5 to 5.5 inches long and weigh 1.840 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected tarnish throughout (photos 1, 9, 13). The enamel work remains well-preserved and intact (photos 4, 9, 14). No other visible faults are present.
96 - Three American Sterling Silver Serving Pieces This trio of American sterling silver features a Whiting Louis XV shell-form shovel and a Gorham Chantilly pierced bonbon spoon. The assortment includes a floral pierced spoon retailed by Theodore A. Kohn & Son, which is monogrammed. The pieces range from 4.5 to 5.5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 2.675 OZT. The items are in very good antique condition with light surface wear and expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photos 1, 12, 18). The pierced work remains intact and well-defined across all three pieces.
97 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Pieces Three sterling silver serving pieces with intricate pierced decoration compose this lot. Included are a Manchester spoon and a Wallace spoon featuring elaborate scrollwork. The set features a Gorham Strasbourg pattern tomato server marked with hallmark devices and a patent date of 1899. The Manchester spoon is 5.5 inches, the Wallace spoon is 4.85 inches, and the total weight is 1.620 OZT. The pieces show moderate tarnish, which is consistent with age and domestic use. Fine surface scratches are visible on the bowls and handles (photos 4, 9, 14). No major dents or structural damage observed.
98 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons This set of three American sterling silver pierced serving spoons includes examples by makers Gorham, Durgin, and Frank M. Whiting. The collection features Rococo, beaded, and floral handle designs with intricately pierced bowls in foliate and lattice patterns. Some handles are monogrammed. The reverse of the handles bears various hallmarks including a lion passant, anchor, and Gothic letter, a letter within a shield cartouche, and a letter with a crest. These spoons measure between 4.5 to 5.25 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.970 OZT. Items are in good antique condition with light surface scratching consistent with use. Expected tarnish is visible in the recessed decorative elements and piercings (photos 1, 6, 11). No visible dents or repairs are present.
99 - A Pair of Enameled Sterling Silver Spoons This pair of sterling silver serving spoons features intricate pierced scrolling foliate motifs within scalloped bowls and double-strand twisted wire handles. Each handle is decorated with polychrome enameled butterfly and floral elements in shades of blue and red. The reverse of each bowl is impressed STERLING alongside a small, indistinct manufacturer symbol. These spoons weigh 0.850 OZT in total. The spoons show light surface scratches and a natural darkened patina in recessed areas as expected with age. The colorful enamel remains largely intact.
100 - Gorham H45 and Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This group includes a Gorham H45 poppy pattern spoon with a pierced spade bowl, stamped on the reverse with a lion passant, anchor, and letter G. The set also contains two sterling silver spoons with openwork bowls, one with a shell form and one with a twisted wire stem, both marked STERLING. Each piece is monogrammed. The spoons range from 4.75 to 5.25 inches in length and weigh 1.510 OZT. Good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The intricate pierced openwork remains intact throughout all three pieces. The gold-wash interiors show common signs of wear from age.
101 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon-Bon Spoons This trio features sterling silver bon-bon spoons with ornate pierced bowls. One spoon is impressed 832 X STERLING with a W monogram, another bears 54, an anchor, and STERLING-PAT., and the third is marked STERLING. Each piece exhibits Victorian styling with fluted shell and floral motifs. The spoons measure 4.5, 4.8, and 5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.640 OZT. All three spoons show typical surface scratching and expected light tarnish in the recessed decorative elements (photos 1, 6, 11). There are no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork.
102 - Set of 4 Sterling Silver Serving Spoons This collection includes three sterling silver spoons and one with a sterling hollow handle. Highlights include a Whiting bonbon spoon with a scalloped shell bowl and a Roden Bros. Champlain souvenir spoon. Two pieces are monogrammed. The Whiting and sterling marked spoons measure 4.5 inches, the Champlain spoon measures 4.75 inches, and the three solid sterling spoons weigh a combined 1.590 OZT. The sterling handled spoon is 5.75 inches. Items exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age (photos 7, 13, 18). There are no visible bends or structural losses. Overall good antique and vintage condition.
103 - Trio of Ornate Pierced Sterling Serving Spoons An assortment of three sterling silver serving pieces features intricate pierced openwork and scroll motifs. The collection includes a large server stamped STERLING 3115 with a winged S mark for George W. Shiebler and Company. Also included is a berry spoon marked by R. Blackinton and Company and a small bonbon spoon stamped STERLING in a recessed oval. The spoons measure 6.25 inches, 4.75 inches, and 3.75 inches long, respectively, with a total weight of 1.895 OZT. All pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age and use. The small bonbon spoon shows wear to the interior gold wash in the bowl. The pierced decorations remain crisp and free of structural damage.
104 - Graff, Washbourne and Dunn Sterling Baby Rattle An American sterling silver baby rattle by Graff, Washbourne and Dunn featuring a bulbous hollow head and a flared bell-shaped base. The sections are decorated with intricate repousse floral blossoms, foliate scrolls, and a border of teardrop-shaped bosses. The underside of the base is impressed with the letters G, W, and D in individual cartouches alongside the word STERLING and production number 3. It measures 4 inches in length and weighs 1.065 OZT including internal contents. Surface shows scratches and scuffing, particularly on plain sections. Moderate tarnish is present within recessed decoration, consistent with age. An indentation is visible at the center of the base (photo 6).
105 - Assorted Vintage Silver-Plated Child's Flatware An assortment of silver-plated child's flatware including a Reed & Barton boxed set with cat and owl motifs, a Winthrop Gerber baby spoon, and a dog-themed feeding set. The collection features a monogrammed Wm. Rogers & Son birth record spoon and a Rogers Keystone fork in the carnation pattern, circa 1908. Items range from 4 to 6 inches in length. All items exhibit minor surface scratches and expected age-related tarnish consistent with use, particularly visible on the boxed set (photos 20, 21). The Reed & Barton box shows light edge wear and minor scuffing.
106 - Trio of Silver and Silver-Plated Wick Trimmers This trio includes one sterling silver snuffer with 1828 London hallmarks by William Wheatcroft and two ornate silver-plated examples. The collection features Rococo revival foliate handles, rectilinear forms, and Baroque repousse motifs. All items stand on three cast feet with integrated wick boxes. Two items measure 7.5 inches long and one measures 7 inches long. The items exhibit surface tarnish and light oxidation consistent with age (photos 1, 10). The plated pieces show wear to the finish on handles and edges where base metal is visible (photo 11). Overall functional condition is good.
107 - Sterling Silver Birth Record Bell and Brooch This lot includes a sterling silver birth record bell and a filigree plume brooch. The bell is impressed STERLING on the buckled bail and is monogrammed on the reverse. The filigree brooch is unmarked but tests as silver. The bell measures1.75 inches in height and the brooch measures 2.25 inches in length. Both pieces exhibit expected heavy tarnish and surface patina. The bell shows surface scratches, minor dings, and is slightly bent with wear (photo 11). The brooch clasp and pin are secure (photo 5).
108 - Collection of Sterling and Plated Food Pushers An assortment of infant food pushers including a Nils Johan Sweden piece marked EXTRAPRNS. ALP and a Wallace example stamped R.W.& S. AI. One pusher is marked Manchester Sterling in a floral pattern, and another is marked Silver Plate with a diamond W. These pieces are not monogrammed. The largest plated item measures 4.75 inches, and the sterling piece measures 3.75 inches with a weight of 0.360 OZT. All items show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age and use. Plating remains largely intact with no visible structural damage.
109 - Trio of Vintage Silver Plated Vanity Items This collection includes a mechanical travel brush with a floral border, an engine-turned Temple University powder compact, and a shell-topped trinket box. The compact is engraved TEMPLE 1930 and the brush interior is stamped D.R.G.M. These silver plated pieces reflect period styles. The brush case is 4 inches long, the compact is 2.25 inches wide, and the shell box is 2 inches wide. Items show expected surface tarnish and light scratching (Photo 1). The compact mirror shows minor spotting and the shell lid remains intact (Photo 4, 6). The brush mechanism is in working order (Photo 11).
110 - Collection of Seven Decorative Thimbles An assortment of seven thimbles featuring diverse materials including 4 that are sterling silver, abalone shell, turquoise, and coral-colored stones. Notable pieces include a sterling thimble marked with a shield device, a motto thimble reading "FOR A GOOD GIRL," and an intricate filigree example. Others showcase iridescent nacre panels and stylized embossed designs. Total weight for the four silver pieces is 0.460 OZT. The collection shows significant surface tarnish and dark patina expected with age (photos 1, 4). Decorative stones and shell panels remain secure and intact (photos 3, 6, 7). One has visible dents or crushing.
111 - Collection of Victorian Vanity and Sewing Tools This group of Victorian and Czechoslovakian grooming and sewing tools includes silver-plated, wood, and bone-handled button hooks. The collection features a mother-of-pearl stiletto, carved bone bobbins, and a multi-tool with marbled celluloid scales. Decorative floral motifs appear on the silver-plated handles, which include a cuticle pusher and file. The various items range in length from 2 inches to 5.5 inches. Expected tarnish is present on metal components (photo 1). Rust and pitting are visible on the steel scissor blades (photo 6). The natural bone elements exhibit age-related yellowing and staining (photo 12).
112 - Reed & Barton and Carlton Silver-Plated Items An assortment of silver-plated tableware's including a set of five commemorative Dionne Quintuplets souvenir spoons by Carlton Silver Plate and a monogrammed baby cup by Reed & Barton. The collection features four diverse napkin rings, including a figural chick design, alongside two dresser trays with embossed floral motifs and rivets on the underside. The trays measure approximately 9.5 inches in length. All items show expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The trays exhibit wear to the plating with copper bleed visible on the underside (photo 3). The figural chick napkin ring has finish loss (photo 10).
113 - 16 Repurposed Rogers Silverplate Fork Easels An assortment of sixteen silver-plated forks repurposed as decorative easels for display cards or small items. The collection features various late 19th and early 20th-century American flatware patterns, including ornate Aesthetic Movement and Neo-Classical designs. Several pieces bear impressed marks including 1847 ROGERS BROS A I, ROGERS & BRO. A1 12, and WM. A. ROGERS A. I. X. Some examples are monogrammed. The tines have been splayed and hooked to form a stable three-legged base. Items are intentionally bent from their original form for use as stands. Tarnish and oxidation are present across all surfaces as expected with age and use. Visible wear to the silver plating occurs on high points and bends.
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1 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Lancaster Nut Spoons A pair of American sterling silver nut or bon-bon spoons in the Lancaster pattern. The shell-shaped bowls feature elaborate ajoure foliate piercings and scalloped edges. Each handle is decorated with scrolls and a central shell terminal and is monogrammed. The reverse of each handle neck bears an impressed stylized letter D and text reading PATD STERLING. Length: Just over 5.25 inches Weight: 1.655 OZ. Items are in good antique condition with moderate tarnish as expected for age. Surfaces show fine scratches from use. The intricate pierced work remains intact without breaks.
2 - Large Ornate .930 Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon This ornate silver bon bon spoon features a pierced lattice bowl centered by a repousse scene depicting a musician and child in a landscape. The heavily cast handle displays scrolling foliate motifs and a sea-monster, terminating in a classical female figure finial. The reverse is impressed 930 within a rectangular cartouche, a bird mark, and STERLING. Measures 6.25 inches, weighs 1.855 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with no visible breaks to the delicate pierced lattice or ornate borders. Expected light tarnish and minor surface wear are consistent with age.
3 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Servers An American collection of solid sterling silver bon bon servers, including one scoop by Dominick & Haff for the Duhme Jewelry Co. and another featuring fleur-de-lis motifs. The Dominick & Haff server is stamped on the back of the monogrammed handle with a rectangle, clover, and pound sign symbols alongside STERLING, PAT. 1895, 669, and the retailer mark (Image 10). The second server is marked STERLING 60 on the reverse (Image 9). Expected tarnish is visible across both pieces, particularly within the recessed areas of the pierced bowls and handle ornamentation (Photos 3, 6). Fine surface scratches and light shelf wear are present on the reverse of the handles, consistent with age. Both weigh 1.450 OZT.
4 - Sterling J.E. Caldwell Pierced Floral Server This solid sterling silver server features an ornate, circular head with pierced and repoussé floral decoration. The loop-form handle is embellished with detailed foliate scrolls. The reverse bears an impressed mark for the retailer J.E.CALDWELL & CO. alongside a stamped eagle logo, the number 3841, and the word STERLING. Length: 6.5 inches Weight: 2.11 OZT. The server is in good structural condition with no visible breaks to the intricate pierced work. Even surface tarnish is present throughout, as is expected for a vintage sterling silver item.
5 - Pair of Alvin Sterling Florentine Servers This matching pair of solid sterling silver pierced servers is decorated in the ornate Florentine pattern by Alvin. The wide circular bowls feature intricate scroll and fleur-de-lis piercings within a lobed rim. One server is monogrammed in a script style. The reverse of the handles shows impressed marks reading STERLING and PATENT alongside a three-lobed cartouche containing initials. Each piece measures 5.25 inches in length and the combined weight is 1.505 OZT. The servers are in good antique condition with expected tarnish throughout (photo 1). Light surface scratches and minor pitting are visible in the bowls (photo 3). The pierced decorative work remains structurally sound with no breaks.
6 - Gorham Antique Sterling Silver Cherub Spoon This Gorham sterling silver bonbon spoon features an intricately pierced bowl decorated with a central floral motif and two cherubs. The handle displays cast scrollwork and a terminal mask. The reverse is monogrammed and bears hallmarks of a lion, anchor, and Gothic G alongside the number 588. This piece measures 6 inches in length and weighs 1.965 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with tarnish expected for its age. Traces of a gold-wash finish remain visible in the bowl (photo 3). Fine surface scratches and a crisp monogram are present on the reverse (photo 5).
7 - Two Dutch Style Pierced Silver Figural Spoons This pair of silver decorative spoons features elaborate maritime and landscape motifs. The taller serving spoon displays a galleon finial and a pierced bowl depicting a Dutch scene, marked on the reverse with 80, STERLING, and pseudo-hallmarks including two lions rampant. The smaller bonbon spoon features a vessel finial above a bowl pierced with birds and is tested as silver. The taller spoon is 6 inches, the smaller is 4.5 inches, and the total weight is 2.12ozt.Both pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and a dark patina throughout (Photo 1). A visible solder join is present where the long spoon stem meets the bowl (Photo 5). The delicate pierced work remains intact with no visible breaks.
8 - Trio of Sterling Silver Pierced Nut Spoons This trio of sterling silver nut spoons features two matching heart-shaped bowls with differing handles. Both are stamped with a Manchester Silver eagle mark and STERLING, while one is further marked I. BRILLEMAN . The third, larger spoon is monogrammed and displays an intricately reticulated floral scroll bowl marked STERLING. The matching spoons measure 5.5 inches, the larger spoon measures 5.75 inches, and the total weight is 1.875 OZT. All three spoons exhibit expected surface tarnish and light wear (photo 1). The reticulated work remains intact without visible breaks or repairs (photos 4, 9). No significant dents or deep scratches are observed.
9 - Bailey Banks & Biddle Sterling Pierced Spoon This sterling silver gilded bon bon spoon was retailed by Bailey, Banks & Biddle and bears pattern number 3116. The Rococo Revival design showcases an intricate pierced bowl decorated with fleur-de-lis and foliate motifs. The reverse isstamped BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE, STERLING. This piece measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.855 ozt.The spoon is in very good vintage condition with expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photos 1 and 7). Minor surface micro-scratching is visible upon close inspection, consistent with age and light use (photo 2).
10 - Two Japanese Export Silver Novelty Spoons Two Japanese export silver novelty spoons featuring a geisha handled caddy spoon with a parasol engraved bowl and a pierced dragon sifter spoon with a shell bowl and enameled terminal. The geisha spoon is marked Sterling 950 on the reverse, while the dragon spoon is marked Sterling. The smaller spoon is 4.5 inches long and the second is 5.25 inches long, with a combined weight of 1.265 OZT.Both spoons exhibit a rich, expected tarnish consistent with age (photos 1, 7). The enamel on the dragon spoon handle shows minor areas of loss and wear to the lower scrolls (photo 9). Surface scratches are present from handling.
11 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver nut spoons featuring shell-shaped bowls with pierced lattice work and floral decoration. The handles are ornamented with scrolls and a scalloped terminal in the Rococo Revival style. One spoon is monogrammed. The reverse displays an impressed mark consisting of a lion, an anchor, and a Gothic-style letter G, alongside the word STERLING. These spoons measure 4.6 inches in length and have a total combined weight of 1.225 OZT. The spoons show light surface scratches and expected tarnish within the handle decoration and bowl piercings (photos 1, 3, 6). The openwork is in good condition without visible breaks or repairs (photo 7).
12 - Gorham Sterling Pierced Bon bon Spoon 588 This Gorham sterling silver pierced bon bon spoon features the intricate Number 588 pattern with cherub heads and scrolling foliate motifs. The reverse of the stem is stamped with the Gorham lion, anchor, and G hallmarks, STERLING, model number 588, and the retailer mark for Spaulding and Co. The pierced bowl exhibits a partial gold-wash finish. It measures 6.25 inches in length and weighs 1.990 OZT. The spoon is in good antique condition with expected tarnish in the deep recesses of the ornate casting (Photo 1). Light surface scratches and wear are visible on the reverse (Photo 4), and the vermeil finish is partially worn (Photo 3).
13 - Two American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This pair includes a souvenir spoon with a foot in wreath terminal and the name TRILBY cast on the stem, alongside an ornate floral spoon. Both share identical fluted bowls with starburst piercings and are marked STERLING on the reverse with patent dates and hallmarks. The stems are impressed with a W in a circle, possibly Whiting. Both spoons measure 4.75 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.025 OZT. Both spoons display significant tarnish expected for their age, particularly in the recesses of the ornate handles and on the reverse of the bowls (Photos 7 and 8). They remain in good structural condition without dents or breaks.
14 - Trio of Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons This trio of sterling silver spoons includes two featuring scrolled handles and one decorated with a bird motif. Featuring lobed bowls with pierced openwork, one spoon retains a slight vermeil finish. Stems are marked sterling with patent dates and the set is monogrammed on one bowl. One spoon measures 4.25 inches and two are 4.5 inches, with a total weight of 1.770 OZT. The pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and light micro-scratching throughout (Photos 1-8). There is visible wear to the vermeil finish (Photo 6). The delicate pierced work remains intact without breaks or repairs (Photos 5-7).
15 - Ornate Pierced Sterling Silver Bon Bon Server This sterling silver bon bon server features a circular blade with ajouré piercing and a central North Wind mask motif bordered by grapes and vine leaves. The handle is decorated in high relief with a botanical pattern and shield-shaped crest. The reverse of the neck is impressed with a STERLING stamp. The piece measures 6.5 inches in length and weighs 2.20 OZT. The server displays expected surface tarnish and light scratches from use. Minor green oxidation is present in the deep recesses of the handle and pierced blade (photo 3). A horizontal score mark is visible on the reverse of the neck (photo 5).
16 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Spoons, Blacki A pair of sterling silver bon bon spoons featuring intricate pierced shell-form bowls. One spoon from Blackinton Co. displays a handle set with four green glass or genuine stones (untested), while the other features a poppy floral motif and is monogrammed. The reverse of each handle is impressed STERLING with a small initial or rectangular mark. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and weighs 0.905 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish in recessed areas (photos 4 and 5). The set stones remain intact, and the surface shows minor scratches consistent with age and use (photo 1).
17 - R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Pierced Server This American sterling silver server by R.W.& S. CO. features intricate pierced foliate and floral motifs in a Renaissance Revival style. The piece is stamped with the manufacturer mark, the model number 658, and the retailer name for Bartens & Rice of New York. It displays a circular blade with scrolling acanthus leaves radiating from a central blossom. The server measures 5.75 inches and weighs 1.470 OZT. The server is in excellent antique condition with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork (Photos 1, 4). Expected light surface scratches and a natural patina are present in the recessed areas of the design (Photo 8).
18 - Three Sterling Silver Enamel Sifter Spoons Three antique American sterling silver sifter spoons featuring intricate piercings and colorful enamel accents. The collection includes a Gorham spoon marked with a lion, anchor, and gothic G; a Wallace spoon marked with a clover and Pat.1893; and a Blackinton and Co. spoon marked with a sword piercing the letter B. One handle features a cartouche and is monogrammed. These pieces measure between 4.75 and 5 inches long with a combined weight of 1.600 OZT. Items show expected tarnish consistent with age. There are visible losses and wear to the enamel decoration on all three handles (photos 2, 3, 4). General surface scratches and light abrasions are present throughout.
19 - Gorham Sterling Silver Mythological Bonbon Spoon An ornate sterling silver bonbon server by Gorham featuring a pierced bowl with a lion mask and putti. The cast handle depicts a winged mermaid with a floral rose finial. The reverse is stamped with a lion passant, an anchor, a Gothic G,STERLING, and the pattern number 592. This piece is monogrammed. It measures 6 inches in length and weighs 1.750 OZT. The server is in very good antique condition with no visible breaks to the intricate piercing (photo 3). Minor surface scratches and expected tarnish are present within the deep recesses of the design (photos 1, 6).
20 - 4 Gorham & Whiting Sterling Silver Serving Spoons An assortment of American sterling silver serving spoons, including examples by Gorham and Whiting. The collection features a Gorham Lily pattern spoon and an Aesthetic Movement piece with an applied frog. Several pieces are monogrammed and bear maker marks including the anchor, lion, and griffon symbols. The pieces are 4.5 inches or slightly smaller in length and weigh a total of 1.745 OZT. The spoons show light surface scratches and expected tarnish in recessed areas as seen in photo 1. No visible cracks or repairs are evident.
21 - Pair of Sterling Silver Souvenir Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver souvenir nut spoons. Both pieces feature ornate pierced bowls centered by a heart motif, with handles commemorating Dartmouth College and Pikes Peak. The reverse stems are impressed with three individual cartouches containing an eagle looking left, the capital letter G, and a lion rampant, followed by the word STERLING in a rectangle. Each spoon measures 4.5 inches in length and the total weight is 1.335 OZT. Both spoons are in excellent condition with light surface scratches and expected natural tarnishing consistent with age (photos 1, 6). The intricate pierced work in the bowls and the detailed handle reliefs remain intact and well-preserved.
22 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon Bon Spoons A trio of sterling silver bon bon spoons featuring intricate pierced lattice bowls and scalloped shell-shaped rims. The handles are decorated in varied patterns including a holly leaf with berries, naturalistic overlapping leaves, and an open work quatrefoil motif. The neck reverse of each piece is impressed with a mark containing a W in a circle, a lion, and a griffin next to the word STERLING. One spoon is 4.25 inches and two measure 4.75 inches with a total weight of 1.335 OZT. These items show heavy surface tarnish throughout as expected (photo 8). There are minor surface scratches consistent with use, but no visible bends, breaks, or repairs to the pierced bowls or handles.
23 - Two Sterling Silver Figural Serving Spoons This pair of sterling silver serving spoons includes one with a novelty pea pod handle and one with a cast cherub head handle. Both spoons feature scalloped bowls with intricate pierced scrollwork designs and are stamped STERLING in rectangular cartouches on the reverse. They are finished with detailed figural motifs and decorative scroll handles. Each spoon measures 4.25 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.160 OZT. Both spoons exhibit light tarnish consistent with age, particularly in recessed casting and piercings (photos 1, 4). There are no visible breaks or repairs to the pierced bowls. Minor surface scratches are present from use (photo 5).
24 - Gorham Sterling Silver Rococo-Style Pierced Scoop A Gorham sterling silver bon bon scoop in a Rococo-style featuring an elaborately pierced bowl with a central lyre motif. The handle displays a classical mask above trailing roses and scrolled details. The reverse is stamped with a lion passant, an anchor, and a stylized Old English letter G alongside STERLING and the number 865. This server measures 7 inches long and weighs 3.145 OZT. The server exhibits light tarnish appropriate for its age. Minor surface micro-scratches and slight wear to the gold wash in the bowl are visible (photo 3). The delicate pierced openwork remains intact without visible breaks or repairs (photo 4).
25 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Scoops A trio of American sterling silver serving pieces comprising two matching pierced scoops by R. Blackinton and Co. and one shell-form spoon. The reverse of the shanks bear an impressed B flanking a sword or pseudo-hallmarks in individual cartouches. All pieces feature foliate openwork and are monogrammed. The matching spoons are 5 inches in length, and the shell scoop is 4.5 inches; the total weight is 1.600 OZT. Items show surface wear and micro-scratching consistent with age (Photo 1). Expected tarnish is visible in the recessed areas (Photos 6 and 11). No structural repairs or significant dents are observed to the bowls or handles.
26 - Pair of Gorham Buttercup Nut Spoons A pair of sterling silver nut spoons in the Gorham Manufacturing Company's Buttercup pattern, featuring ornate floral repousse handles and pierced scalloped bowls. The reverse of the handles bears a trademark lion, anchor, and G mark alongside the sterling designation. One spoon is monogrammed. Both spoons measure 4.6 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.055 OZT. Both spoons exhibit a characteristic aged patina with expected tarnish within the recesses of the floral motifs and pierced fretwork (photos 1 and 4). Fine surface scratches and minor pitting are visible from regular use (photo 5).
27 - Enameled Sterling Silver Gilt Bonbon Server This ornate sterling silver bonbon server features a vermeil finish and multi-colored champlevé enamel decoration on the pierced handle. The rounded bowl showcases intricate hand-pierced foliate scrolls and floral motifs throughout. An impressed mark on the reverse consists of STERLING (photo 8). The server measures 5.75 inches in length and weighs 1.070 OZT. Very good antique condition with expected light surface tarnish and minor thinning to the gold-washed finish (photo 6). The delicate piercing and champlevé enamel work show no visible damage or losses.
28 - Three Whiting & Co Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons A trio of Whiting & Co sterling silver bonbon spoons features pierced foliate lattice bowls and scalloped edges. Two pieces are designed with cast pansy terminals, while the third is decorated with a colorful enameled floral motif. The reverse of each handle is impressed with the word STERLING and a griffin hallmark. They measure 4.5 and 4.75 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.270 OZT. The set exhibits expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age (photo 1). The enameled spoon displays small areas of wear at the center of the blossom (photo 6). No visible structural damage is present (photo 3).
29 - A Pair of Blackinton Sterling Enameled Spoons A pair of sterling silver spoons featuring hand-pierced foliate bowls and handles with enameled and hand-painted florals. The handles exhibit ornate scrolling borders with pink, white, and green enamel accents. The reverse neck of each is impressed with the word STERLING and a sword passing through a stylized letter B. Both spoons measure 4.6 inches in length and weigh 0.860 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age and use (photo 1). The green enameled handle shows some apparent enamel loss within the scrollwork (photo 2). Fine surface scratches and oxidation are visible throughout.
30 - Exquisite Tiffany & Co. 19th C. Sterling Strawberr This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver sugar sifter features the Strawberry Vine pattern with a cast strawberry finial and an openwork rope-twist handle. The scalloped, lobed bowl is decorated with intricate chased and engraved naturalist scrollwork and includes a monogram. The reverse of the handle is stamped with the maker name, the sterling designation, and a capital T date mark. This piece measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.275 OZT. In good antique condition with expected tarnish in the recessed areas of the finial and engraving. Fine surface scratches are present throughout, as visible in photo 7, consistent with age and light domestic use. No structural damage or repairs were noted.
31 - A Pair of R. Wallace & Sons Sterling Rose Servers A pair of sterling silver servers by R. Wallace & Sons is decorated in the elaborate Rose pattern. The handles and scalloped bowls feature deep repoussé floral motifs and intricate pierced openwork centers. The reverse of each handle is marked R.W. & Co. Sterling with a patent date of 1898. Both pieces are 4.75 inches long and weigh 1.240 OZT. The servers exhibit expected surface tarnishing consistent with age (photo 1). Fine surface scratches from use are visible on the bowl interiors (photo 3). The pierced designs remain intact without bends or losses.
32 - A Pair of Paye & Baker Sterling Serving Spoons A pair of Paye & Baker sterling silver spoons featuring ornate Art Nouveau floral patterns including Poppy and Iris designs. One spoon has a solid blossom-form bowl, while the second features an elaborate pierced openwork bowl. The handles are decorated with trailing repousse blossoms and foliage. Each is stamped with the characters P, &, and B within three hearts followed by the word STERLING. One is 5.25 inches long and the other is 5.5 inches long, weighing 1.420 OZT. Items are in good antique condition showing characteristic light surface scratches from domestic use. A natural patina is present in the recessed areas of the repousse decoration as expected for silver of this age.
33 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A trio of American sterling silver pierced servers including a circular head piece stamped Wallace and Pat 77340. The collection also features a five-sided Art Deco server and a scroll-pierced square server. Each piece is monogrammed. One server measures 4.5 inches long, another 4.6 inches, and the third just under 5 inches, with a combined weight of 1.890 OZT. Pieces exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age and typical use (Photos 1, 4, 7, 12). The structural integrity is sound with no visible bends or losses to the decoration.
34 - Wall & Dougherty Sterling Honolulu Bon Bon Spoon A sterling silver bon bon spoon by Wall & Dougherty of Honolulu featuring a detailed hibiscus flower bowl with pierced petals and a raised stamen. The organic vine handle terminates in open-work lettering spelling HONOLULU. The reverse neck is stamped STERLING, COPYRIGHT BY, WALL & DOUGHERTY, and HONOLULU. It measures 5 3/8 inches long with a 2.5 inch wide bowl and weighs 1.115 OZT. The spoon is in excellent condition with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced metalwork. There is natural tarnish and oxidation consistent with age, particularly in the recessed areas of the casting (photos 5, 6).
35 - Three R. Wallace and Sons Sterling Bonbon Spoons This trio of sterling silver bonbon spoons features an elaborate Art Nouveau floral pattern with pierced foliate bowls. Two examples bear the R. Wallace and Sons maker mark and the number 80, while the third is marked sterling without a maker mark. One spoon is monogrammed on the reverse of the bowl. The spoons measure approximately 4.75 inches long and have a combined weight of 2.480 OZT. The pieces show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age. There are no visible breaks or repairs to the intricate pierced work (photo 1).
36 - Watson-Newell and Dominick & Haff Sterling Spoons A pair of American sterling silver nut or bon bon scoops featuring Watson-Newell and Dominick & Haff designs. The cherub scoop displays a winged head over a heart-shaped cartouche, while the companion spoon features an intricate filigree handle. The reverse handles bear marks including a pennant containing a letter D and a stylized P within a heart. Each measures 5.5 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.570 OZT. Good antique condition with light tarnish expected for silver of this age (photo 1). Some green oxidation is visible within the filigree recesses (photo 5). Surfaces show light scuffs and scratches from handling.
37 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon-Bon Spoons This collection includes a pair of R. Blackinton and Co. sterling silver bon-bon spoons featuring elaborate Rococo style pierced shell bowls. One spoon from the pair and the separate individual spoon are monogrammed. The single spoon is designed with a classical style handle and a similar pierced shell bowl. All three pieces measure 4.75 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.420 OZT. The spoons are in good antique condition with expected surface tarnish and light wear. No visible breaks to the pierced work or structural damage were observed.
38 - Pair of Continental Mythological Silver Servers This matching pair of mythological silver servers depicts Apollo and Diana, though one is potentially a replacement or pattern remake. The piece featuring a lady bears a 930 purity mark for George Beddinghamin, while the man server features vermeil highlights. Marks include an oval 925 stamp and a cartouche with C.B. These measure 6 and 6.25 inches respectively with a total weight of 2.665 OZT. Both servers exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age (photos 1, 2). The parcel-gilt vermeil finish shows expected wear (photo 4). No visible repairs or breaks.
39 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons These three American sterling silver pierced spoons feature varied ornamental styles including fluted shell bowls and floral repousse handles. The collection includes one monogrammed piece and showcases diverse pierced patterns such as foliate scrolls and geometric apertures. Each is marked sterling with various maker symbols including an anchor, lion, and eagle. One spoon measures 4.2 inches and two measure 4.4 inches, with a total weight of 1.490 OZT. The spoons are in good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with functional use (photos 1, 6, 9, 12). No visible breaks or repairs are noted.
40 - Ornate Sterling Silver Heart Bowl Serving Spoon A large sterling silver serving spoon featuring a decorative Rococo handle with cast floral and C-scroll motifs. The heart-shaped bowl is finished with intricate foliate and scrollwork ajoure piercings. The reverse of the handle is stamped STERLING alongside a pictorial mark depicting a rampant animal. This spoon measures 8.25 inches in length and weighs 3.010 OZT. The spoon is in good antique condition with light surface scratches from use. There is expected tarnish throughout the ornate recesses of the handle and pierced bowl. All openwork remains intact without breaks or repairs.
41 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Nut and BonBon's A trio of American sterling silver pierced serving spoons by R. Blackinton, Knowles, and Gorham. The group comprises a shell-shaped Gorham Strasbourg pattern bon-bon spoon, a scrolled bon-bon spoon, and a beaded R. Blackinton nut spoon with a floral terminal. One piece is monogrammed and engraved with the date 7.23.55 on the reverse. The reverse of one spoon is stamped with an eagle, an R in a shield, and a lion rampant hallmark while two spoons bear a lion passant, an anchor, and a Gothic G hallmark. All pieces are stamped STERLING. The spoons measure 4.4 inches, 4.5 inches, and 4.75 inches in length and all weigh 1.585 OZT. The spoons show expected light surface wear and tarnish consistent with age and use. The intricate piercing remains intact with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate bridges. Monogramming and engraving are crisp and legible.
42 - Two American Sterling Silver Serving Pieces Two American sterling silver serving pieces comprising an Art Nouveau pierced server and a floral repousse spoon. The server features foliate openwork and is marked with the Whiting Manufacturing Company logo and STER W.W. TIFFANY and CO. The Stieff spoon has a deeply fluted bowl and a floral handle marked STERLING-STIEFF-PAT PEND. The server measures 5 inches and the spoon measures 5.5 inches, with a combined weight of 1.705 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected surface scratches to the bowls (photo 4, 9) and tarnish in the recessed floral decorations (photo 3, 8). They remain in good vintage condition.
43 - Gorham Sterling California Souvenir Server This Gorham sterling silver California souvenir server features an Art Nouveau terminal depicting a woman with a fruit basket. The handle is embossed with the word CALIFORNIA and trailing vines, leading to a heart-shaped bowl with intricate pierced scrolling foliage. The neck is stamped STERLING and PAT D with Gorham marks including a lion, anchor, and gothic G. The server measures 5.25 inches long and weighs 1.095 OZT. The server is in excellent antique condition with no breaks to the delicate pierced bowl (photo 3). Expected light golden tarnish is present in the recessed areas, highlighting the detail (photo 1). Minor surface scratches are consistent with age.
44 - Two Antique Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This lot includes two antique sterling silver pierced serving spoons, one featuring a geometric lattice design and a second with an ornate lobed bowl. The round bowl spoon is stamped on the reverse with the characters STERLING and S.C.& L.CO. The second lobed server is stamped STERLING on the reverse of the handle. Both pieces are monogrammed on the terminal. The spoons measure 4.75 and 5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.715 OZT. The items are in good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The intricate piercing remains crisp and structurally sound on both bowls (photo 4, photo 9). No major dents or repairs are visible.
45 - Gorham Sterling Silver Ornate Bon Bon Server A solid sterling silver bon bon server by Gorham Manufacturing Company featuring an elaborate cast and pierced bowl. The bowl is decorated with a mythological scene and cherubs terminating in a Green Man mask. The reverse is marked with alion, anchor, and Gothic letter G icon followed by STERLING 589. This monogrammed piece measures 5 inches in length and weighs 1.400 troy ounces.The server is in very good antique condition with no visible breaks to the intricate piercing. Expected light surface scratches and minor tarnish are present in the recessed areas.
46 - Two Whiting Sterling Silver Lily Nut Spoons This pair of Whiting sterling silver serving spoons in the Lily pattern features two distinct handle styles paired with identical foliate-pierced bowls. The first is a souvenir for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition with commemorative dates on the reverse, while the second features a fleur-de-lis terminal and is monogrammed. Both stems bear an impressed mark of a bird in flight alongside the words STERLING 14. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and the total weight is 0.890 OZT. Both spoons exhibit surface tarnish and oxidation commensurate with age (photos 1, 5). The delicate foliate piercing in the bowls remains intact and free of breaks (photo 4, 11). Scattered light surface scratches are visible throughout.
47 - Three Manchester & Gorham Sterling Bon Bon Spoon A trio of sterling silver pierced bon bon spoons, including two examples by Manchester and one by Gorham. The spoons display ornate scroll and ribbon motifs, and the Gorham example is monogrammed. These serving pieces feature intricate openwork bowls and bear manufacturer marks for Manchester and Gorham. The Manchester spoons measure 4.75 inches, the Gorham spoon measures 5 inches, and the total weight is 1.675 OZT. Items exhibit light surface scratches and micro-pitting consistent with domestic use. Moderate tarnish is present throughout as expected for antique silver. The decorative pierced bowls remain structurally sound with no visible breaks.
48 - Two Watson and R. Hertz Sterling Silver Spoons This pair of sterling silver spoons includes a Watson cherub and stars spoon and an R. Hertz Native American chief head spoon. Both pieces feature detailed cast handles and ornate pierced bowls. The Indian head spoon is marked STERLING RH and the cherub spoon is marked STERLING with a Watson maker's mark. The spoons measure 4.75 inches and 5.25 inches long respectively with a total weight of 1.310 OZT. Very good vintage condition with expected light tarnish to the recessed areas and minor surface scratches. No bends or breaks are visible to the intricate pierced bowls (Photos 4, 10).
49 - Gorham Sterling Silver Pattern 588 Pierced Server A Gorham sterling silver pierced server in pattern number 588, featuring an ornate Rococo Revival design with an intricate openwork bowl and a cast handle terminating in a classical mask. The reverse of the handle is impressed with symbols of a lion, anchor, and calligraphic G, followed by STERLING and 588. This piece displays dense scrolling foliage and floral motifs throughout the handle and bowl. The server measures 6.25 inches in length and weighs 1.960 OZT. Good antique condition with minor surface scratches and expected tarnish in the deep recesses of the ornate casting as seen in photos 1 and 7. No visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced sections.
50 - Two Sterling Pierced Serving Spoons Two sterling silver pierced bonbon spoons comprising a New York Statue of Liberty souvenir spoon and a novelty spoon featuring a hand holding enameled playing cards. The playing card spoon features an openwork pierced bowl and is monogrammed. The Statue of Liberty spoon measures 4.75 inches, the hand of cards spoon measures 5.25 inches, and together they weigh 1.445 OZT. Expected surface wear and light age-appropriate tarnishing throughout with intact enamel on the playing cards (photos 2, 5, 8).
51 - Two Sterling Silver Salem Witch & Pierced Spoons One souvenir spoon features a witch finial and SALEM banner, with marks for retailer DANIEL LOW and the Gorham Manufacturing Co. The second spoon has a double-helix handle and scrolling finial with British hallmarks including a lion rampant and 925. Both pieces are monogrammed with decorative pierced bowls. The Salem spoon is 4.6 inches long, the other is 5 inches long, and they have a total weight of 1.130 OZT. Both items exhibit no visible breaks to the delicate pierced open-work (photo 1). Natural tarnish is present in the recessed areas, which is expected for antique silver (photo 5). Structure is sound with no deformations observed.
52 - Three American Sterling Silver Serving Spoons A trio of American sterling silver serving spoons including a shell-bowl berry sifter, a round nut spoon with central floral piercings, and a flat-bowl tomato server. The handles feature scrolled borders and one bears a 1912 patent date, and all three pieces are monogrammed. Each spoon is marked with various maker devices and the word STERLING on the reverse. Each spoon measures 4.75 inches long and the total weight is 2.020 OZT. Expected tarnish is present across all pieces. Light surface scratching and minor pitting are visible consistent with age and use (photo 1). Overall good condition with no structural repairs.
53 - Antique Pierced 925 Silver Bon Bon Spoon This sterling silver bon bon spoon features an oval bowl with a central musician figure amidst pierced lattice work. The decorative handle is cast as a caryatid figure with raised arms transitioning into scrolls. The reverse bears an impressed 925 mark and three illegible symbols. The spoon measures 5.5 inches in length and weighs 1.880 OZT. The spoon exhibits expected moderate tarnish across the ornate surfaces (photo 1). The delicate pierced lattice work and cast handle show no visible breaks or repairs (photo 4). Minor surface scuffs appear on the reverse (photo 9).
54 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Bonbon Spoons Two American sterling silver bonbon spoons featuring scrolled openwork pierced bowls. One is a Watson White House and Washington souvenir spoon for Daniel Low and Co. depicting Mount Vernon, while the other is a Whiting spoon with a fleur-de-lis terminal handle. Impressed marks include a script Dw, a lion passant, an anchor, a gothic G, and Sterling. The spoons measure 4.5 and 5 inches and have a combined weight of 1.245 OZT. Both spoons show expected tarnishing and light surface scratches consistent with antique use (photo 1). The pierced decoration and relief-work remain crisp with no visible damage, bends, or previous repairs evident (photo 12).
55 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Heart Bonbon Spoons A pair of ornate sterling silver spoons featuring pierced heart-shaped bowls decorated with scrolling foliate and shell motifs. The handles are embellished with high-relief repousse floral designs. The reverse of the handles is marked STERLING alongside an indistinct device and the initials AMW impressed within a small rectangular cartouche on one spoon. May be an original and a replacement. Length: 5.25 inches. Weight: 2.370 OZT. Expected light tarnish is visible in the recessed areas (photo 1). A minor upward bend is present at the tip of one heart bowl (photo 7). Light surface abrasions are consistent with age and use.
56 - Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A pair of Gorham sterling silver serving spoons featuring intricate pierced bowls and ornate handles. One spoon displays a scalloped bowl in the Meadow pattern, while the other features a round bowl with floral repoussé. Both are marked with the Gorham trademarks, Sterling, and one with a patent date. These spoons measure 5.25 inches and 5.5 inches long and weigh 2.085 OZT. Both spoons exhibit expected tarnish across the surfaces and within the intricate piercings (Photo 1). Fine surface scratches and light wear to the gold wash are consistent with age and use (Photo 6). No structural damage is visible.
57 - Gorham Sterling Silver 853 Ornate Bon Bon Spoon This sterling silver bon bon spoon by Gorham features a gold-washed reticulated bowl with a central bird motif and a handle decorated with a grotesque mask and floral scrolls. The reverse neck bears an impressed lion, anchor, and gothic G, along with STERLING, 853, and a crescent moon date symbol for 1891. The back of the handle is monogrammed. This spoon measures 6.75 inches and weighs 2.535 ounces. The piece is in very good antique condition with no visible damage to the pierced bowl (photo 3). Natural tarnish is present in the handle recesses as expected (photo 2). The vermeil wash is largely intact with light surface wear (photo 4).
58 - Two Enameled Sterling Canadian Souvenir Spoons Two late Victorian sterling silver souvenir spoons featuring multi-color enameled heraldic finials. One spoon commemorates Canada with a shield finial marked RD 1901, while the second honors Toronto with a city crest and twisted stem marked REG'D 1902. Both feature heart-shaped bowls with intricate pierced scrollwork. The Toronto spoon measures 4.25 inches, the Canada spoon is 5 inches, and they weigh a total of 1.050 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected surface tarnish (photos 1, 7). Minor enamel losses are visible on the Canada shield (photo 8); the Toronto crest is largely intact. The delicate pierced metalwork and twisted stem show no structural damage.
59 - A Pair of Silvercraft Sterling Bon Bon Spoons A pair of ornate sterling silver bon bon or nut spoons featuring intricate ajouré pierced handles and blades in a Rococo-revival style. One handle reverse is impressed with the maker name SILVERCRAFT and STERLING while the second spoon is marked STERLING. The design incorporates scrolling acanthus foliage and floral blossoms throughout the openwork. Each spoon measures 5.25 inches in length with a combined weight of 1.910 OZT. Items exhibit expected surface tarnishing and oxidation within the intricate pierced decoration (photo 1). The metalwork is structurally sound with no visible breaks or repairs. Minor surface scratches are present on the reverse consistent with age.
60 - Watson Sterling Silver Pierced Fruit Spoon This sterling silver pierced serving spoon features an ornate grapevine motif from the Fruit Series by Watson. The repousse design showcases grape clusters and leaves with intricate openwork reticulation throughout the bowl. The reverse of the handle neck is stamped with a pennant logo, the word STERLING in a rectangle. It is not monogrammed. This piece measures 6.4 inches and weighs 2.120 OZT. The spoon is in excellent antique condition with fine surface scratches from domestic use (photo 4). Expected natural tarnish is present in the deep recesses of the ornate pattern (photo 3). The pierced bowl is fully intact.
61 - Three American Sterling Silver Tomato Servers A trio of American sterling silver tomato servers including Gorham in the Versailles pattern, Whiting in the Adam pattern, and Reed and Barton in the La Touraine pattern. Each features a distinctive pierced bowl with floral and scrollwork motifs and decorated handles, with one bearing a stylized monogram. The reverse of each handle displays readable manufacturer hallmarks and sterling marks. Each item measures 4.6 inches in length and the total weight is 1.905 OZT. The items exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish consistent with age, particularly within the handle details (photo 3). Fine surface scratching is visible upon close inspection, though the structural integrity of the piercing is excellent.
62 - Two Ornate Pierced Sterling Silver Serving Spoons Two ornate sterling silver serving spoons featuring elaborate pierced and cast scrollwork. The first spoon is stamped BIGELOW. KENNARD&Co, STERLING, and 3983 on the reverse with a winged griffin mark. The second Art Nouveau style spoon is stamped STERLING and retains remnants of a gold wash finish. Both pieces measure 5.25 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.425 OZT. Expected surface tarnish and light scratches are present (photos 1, 5, 10). The intricate pierced metalwork remains structurally sound with no visible breaks. Traces of gold wash are visible on the Art Nouveau bowl (photo 14).
63 - Gorham Sterling Silver H Pattern Serving Spoon This Art Nouveau sterling silver serving spoon features an ornate pierced bowl decorated with repoussé leaves and berry clusters. The handle displays high-relief foliate motifs flowing into a tapered stem with a mirrored design on the reverse. Stamped marks on the back of the handle include STERLING followed by a lion passant, an anchor, and a Gothic letter G for the Gorham Manufacturing Company, alongside model number H 228. It measures 5 inches long and weighs 1.320 OZT. This antique server is in good condition with expected tarnish throughout (photo 1). Light surface scuffs and one spot of oxidation near the neck are present (photo 7). The intricate pierced bowl remains structurally sound with no visible breaks.
64 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons A trio of American sterling silver serving spoons, including a George Shiebler 5 inch spoon, a Blackinton 5 inch spoon, and a Waldo foundry 4.6 inch spoon. The collection features ornate pierced decoration including floral clusters and shell forms, such as the Strasbourg pattern. One spoon is monogrammed. The pieces range from 4.6 to 5 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.790 OZT. The spoons exhibit an expected tarnish throughout all surfaces (photo 1). Light surface scratches and minor wear are present on high points, consistent with age and use. No significant dents, bends, or repairs are visible.
65 - Three Sterling Serving Spoons by George Shiebler A trio of American sterling silver serving pieces including two George W. Shiebler and Co. Art Nouveau sifter spoons and one repousse berry spoon. The sifter spoons feature pierced botanical bowls, with one retailed by Daniel Low and Co., while the larger spoon displays high relief floral designs. The Shiebler spoons measure 5 inches, and the berry spoon measures 5.25 inches, with a total weight of 2.125 OZT. Items exhibit overall tarnishing and fine surface scratches consistent with age and use. No significant dents or repairs are visible. Iridescent toning is present on the reverse of the berry spoon bowl.
66 - Sterling Silver Pierced Lion and Crown Server This Renaissance Revival sterling silver server features an ajoure bowl decorated with two lions rampant flanking a foliate motif above a crown. The handle displays intricate foliate scrollwork and is impressed on the reverse with a stylized monogram of a W and K, the word STERLING, and pattern number 656. This server measures 5 inches long and weighs 1.140 OZT. Very good condition with no breaks to the pierced design (photo 1). Light surface wear and tarnish are present, which is expected for an antique silver piece (photo 4). The heraldic details remain crisp (photo 3).
67 - Trio of Sterling Silver Bonbon and Berry Spoons This set includes a Geo. C. Shreve & Co. San Francisco souvenir spoon featuring a bear finial and a Wendall Manufacturer nature-themed spoon marked with an eagle and W&H. The third piece is a shell-pattern spoon bearing Gorham hallmarks including a lion, anchor, and Gothic G. The Shreve and Gorham spoons measure 4.5 inches and the Wendall spoon is 5 inches, with a total weight of 1.740 OZT. All pieces exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish and minor wear to the gold wash (photos 4, 9, 14). No visible bends or breaks are present in the delicate pierced designs, and the pieces remain structurally sound.
68 - Three Tested Silver Filigree Spoons A trio of tested silver filigree spoons featuring intricate openwork wire construction. Two spoons possess multi-lobed leaf-shaped bowls, while the third displays a fan-shaped bowl. The handles are decorated with applied blossoms and terminate in scrolled loops. No legible hallmarks are present (Photo 9). One spoon measures 4.5 inches in length and two measure 5 inches, with a total combined weight of 1.430 OZT. The spoons are in good structural condition with the delicate wirework remaining intact. A light, expected tarnish is visible in the recessed areas of the blossoms and bowl junctions (Photo 1). No breaks or repairs are observed.
69 - Alvin and Simpson Sterling Pierced Spoons Two sterling silver serving spoons featuring decorative pierced bowls and ornate handles. The Alvin spoon is in the Raphael pattern with a shell-shaped bowl and monogrammed terminal. The Simpson, Hall & Miller spoon is in the lily-of-the-valley Frontenac pattern. The Alvin spoon measures just under 6 inches long and the Simpson, Hall & Miller spoon measures 5.4 inches long, with a total weight of 1.745 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected light to moderate tarnish (Photos 4, 10). The delicate piercing remains crisp and intact. Faint surface abrasions consistent with age and use are visible (Photos 3, 9). No structural damage is observed.
70 - Pair of Gorham Daffodil Sterling Nut Spoons A matching pair of Gorham sterling silver bon bon or nut spoons featuring heart-shaped pierced bowls and floral handles in the Daffodil pattern. Each spoon is marked with the Gorham hallmarks of a lion passant, an anchor, and a gothic G, along with the word sterling and model number H 44, with one additionally bearing the H.A. Hershberger retailer stamp. Each spoon measures 4.5 inches in length with a total weight of 0.860 OZT. Both spoons are in good condition with no visible losses to the delicate pierced metalwork (photo 1). Expected tarnish and light surface scratches are present, consistent with age and historical use (photo 6 and 12).
71 - Two German Silver Ornate Serving Spoons This pair of German silver serving implements features an ornate cake server and a smaller tested sifter spoon. Both pieces display intricate pierced work and repoussé scenes with figural terminals. One stem is stamped Germany with additional small hallmarks. The larger spoon measures 5.6 inches and the smaller spoon measures 4.5 inches, weighing a total of 1.605 OZT. Both pieces exhibit expected aged tarnish and patina. They remain in good vintage condition with no visible breaks or losses to the delicate reticulated areas (photo 1, photo 6). Light surface scratches are present from use.
72 - Whiting Lily Style Sterling Silver Pierced Server A Whiting Manufacturing Company style sterling silver server in what appears as the Lily pattern featuring high-relief floral motifs and organic Art Nouveau scrolls. The bowl is intricately pierced with foliate designs and finished with a scalloped edge. The reverse of the handle is stamped with the word STERLING. It measures 7.4 inches in length and weighs 1.300 OZT. The item is in good antique condition with no structural damage. The piece displays expected surface tarnish and a dark patina (photos 3, 7), along with fine surface scratching consistent with age.
73 - Three American Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This trio of American sterling silver pierced serving pieces includes a Lunt Eloquence tomato server and an International Silver Wedgwood server. The handles are marked LUNT STERLING and INTERNATIONAL STERLING PAT. respectively, while a third foliate server is marked G STERLING. The larger servers measure 5.5 inches long, and the Lunt server measures 4.75 inches long, with a total weight of 1.920 OZT. The pieces are in good condition with surface scratches and tarnish consistent with age. The Lunt server bowl shows some darker spotting and heavier tarnish (photos 7, 9). There are no visible bends or structural damage.
74 - Two Ornate Enamel and Silver Sifter Spoons This lot includes an early enameled metal Chinese export spoon and a tested silver ornate Asian style spoon. The larger piece features a dragon terminal and a multi-lobed bowl with plique-Ã -jour enamel work. The silver spoon displays a figural sea-dog handle and a pierced foliate bowl. The enameled spoon measures 5 inches long, while the silver spoon measures 3.75 inches long and weighs 0.365 OZT. Both spoons exhibit age-appropriate oxidation and expected surface tarnish. The enamel on the larger spoon remains largely intact. Fine surface scratches and light wear are present on the silver surfaces (Photos 1, 5, 10).
75 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A trio of sterling silver serving utensils featuring ornate pierced bowls. The group comprises a Wallace Grande Baroque tomato server, a Whiting Lily cucumber server, and an O'Donnell, Burke & Miller Chrysanthemum bon-bon spoon. Each piece exhibits high-relief floral and scrollwork decoration. The spoons measure 5 inches, 4.6 inches, and 3.75 inches in length, with a total weight of 1.390 OZT. Good vintage condition with surface scratches. All pieces exhibit expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photo 1) and on the reverse of the bowls (photo 15). No visible dents or repairs are present.
76 - Two Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons Two American sterling silver serving spoons with ornate pierced bowls. One piece is marked for the Roger Williams Silver Co. and features high-relief floral and grape motifs on the handle. The second spoon exhibits an Art Nouveau design with flowing organic openwork. These items measure 5 inches and just under 5 inches long with a combined weight of 2.325 OZT. Both spoons show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age (Photos 1, 5, and 9). The delicate pierced decoration is well-preserved with no visible repairs or structural damage.
77 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons This set includes a pair of servers featuring circular bowls with ornate openwork scrolls and a clover-shaped spoon with five pierced lobes. The handles are monogrammed and stamped with a mark reading C.B.& H. STERLING on two pieces and STERLING on the third. The clover-form spoon includes a twisted-wire stem. The pair measures 4.6 inches in length and the total weight is 1.065 OZT. All pieces show light surface wear and expected tarnish within the intricate pierced work (photo 1). The delicate openwork remains in good structural condition with no visible breaks or repairs.
78 - Gorham Sterling Silver Bonbon Server 591 An American sterling silver bonbon server by the Gorham Manufacturing Company featuring intricate ajouré piercing and chased ornamentation. The design showcases a central nymph flanked by scrolling foliage and birds, while the handle includes pear and acanthus leaf motifs. The reverse is stamped with the maker's lion, anchor, and Gothic G symbols, STERLING, and model number 591. This server measures just under 5 inches and weighs 1.060 OZT. The server shows no visible breaks to the pierced work (photos 1-3). Expected surface tarnish and light scratching are present consistent with age and use (photos 4-5).
79 - Three Whiting Sterling Silver Serving Spoons This trio of sterling silver serving pieces includes a Whiting Lily pattern server, an ornate pierced spoon, and a Wieldlich Dutch scene spoon. Each piece bears the impressed rampant lion mark for Whiting Manufacturing Co. along with fineness stamps. One handle is monogrammed. The spoons measure 4.6, 5.25, and 5.5 inches long with a combined weight of 1.580 OZT. Items exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age (photo 1). The gold-wash finish in the bowls shows wear (photo 10, 15). Figural details on the Dutch scene handle remain crisp (photo 3).
80 - Two Antique Sterling and Silver Serving Spoons This lot features a sterling silver pierced floral bonbon server and a neoclassical figural chariot spoon. The sterling server exhibits ornate foliage and a monogrammed handle marked STERLING and 668. The second spoon features a classical chariot scene and a torch-form handle. The sterling server measures 4.75 inches, the silver spoon measures 4 inches, and the combined weight is 1.665 OZT. Both items show expected tarnish to the recessed areas of the ornate openwork (photos 1, 9). Minor surface scratches and scuffs are present consistent with age and use (photos 7, 12). No structural damage is visible.
81 - A Pair of Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons A pair of sterling silver serving pieces featuring intricate pierced foliate designs and twisted stems. One server has a circular head with elaborate scrollwork, while the other possesses a trilobed head and a monogrammed handle. Both examples are sterling marked softer spoons. The items measure 5.25 inches and 5.5 inches in length with a total weight of 1.075 OZT. Both servers are in very good antique condition. No visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork (photo 1). Expected surface tarnishing is present in recessed areas throughout (photo 2).
82 - H47 Sterling Silver Pierced Tomato Server This sterling silver pierced tomato server is rendered in the ornate Versailles pattern. The heart-shaped bowl features intricate foliate scrolls surrounding a central grotesque mask, and the reverse of the handle is monogrammed. Stampedmarks on the shank include a lion passant, an anchor, and a gothic letter G, followed by the model number H47 and sterling designation. The server measures 5 inches in length and weighs 1.370 OZT. Expected tarnish is present throughout the ornate recessed details (photo 3). Fine surface scratches consistent with domestic use are visible on smooth areas (photo 4). The delicate pierced work remains intact without visible breaks.
83 - Three Gorham Sterling Silver Pierced Servers This lot features three sterling silver pierced serving spoons in the Chantilly, Buttercup, and Strasbourg patterns. Two examples bear the Gorham lion, anchor, and calligraphic G marks, while the Gettysburg souvenir spoon is marked with a calligraphic G in a shield cartouche. All pieces feature decorative bowl piercings and one handle is monogrammed. The servers are approximately 4.5 inches long with a total weight of 1.820 OZT. The silver exhibits expected light tarnish consistent with age (photo 4). All pierced details and engraved markings are clear and well-defined (photo 11).
84 - Trio of Sterling Silver Sugar Sifter Spoons A trio of American sterling silver sifter spoons featuring ornate shell-form and scalloped bowls. The group includes a Manchester sterling spoon and another with a gold-washed bowl marked STERLING 44 and F.P. FISK. One piece is monogrammed and bears a mark with two winged figures flanking a shield with an M. The spoons measure 4.4 inches, 5.25 inches, and 5.3 inches with a total weight of 1.370 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected light tarnish across the surfaces (photo 1). The gold wash on the fleur-de-lis bowl shows minor thinning consistent with age (photo 15). No significant losses or deep scratches are visible in the provided images.
85 - Sterling Vermeil Pierced Rose Serving Spoon This sterling silver serving spoon features a gold-washed vermeil finish and an ornate pierced bowl decorated with a radiating rose and foliage motif. The handle is constructed with a double-twisted rope shaft terminating in a fleur-de-Lis form accented with blue enamel. The reverse is monogrammed and stamped STERLING alongside a circled F initial mark. The item measures 5 inches and weighs 1.005 OZT. Good antique condition with light expected tarnish and surface wear to the vermeil finish. The blue enamel remains largely intact. No structural damage or repairs are visible.
86 - 4 Sterling Silver Gorham & Whiting Serving Spoons A set of 4 American sterling silver serving spoons including 2 Gorham pattern 578 spoons with vermeil wash interiors, one being monogrammed. Two Whiting spoons are included, one featuring a Trilby souvenir handle. The Gorham spoons measure 5 inches while the Whiting pieces measure 4.75 inches. The spoons are impressed with patterns 578 and 15, alongside maker logos and STERLING. Weight: 2.195 OZT. These spoons are in good antique condition with wear expected for their age. Tarnish is present throughout the recessed details of the ornate handles. The vermeil wash on one spoon bowl interior is worn away. Light surface scratches and minor oxidation present.
87 - German 800 Silver Ornate Pierced Nut Spoon This ornate German .800 silver spoon features a deeply concave bowl with elaborate pierced openwork. The central motif depicts a heraldic bird surrounded by roses and scrolling foliage, joined by a twisted stem to a floral cast terminal. The reverse is impressed with 800 alongside the German crescent moon and crown hallmark, while an adjacent rectangular maker mark remains illegible. 5.25 inches 1.070 OZT. Good antique condition with surface wear and light scratches consistent with age. There is moderate tarnish in the recessed decorative areas and some cleaning abrasions on the reverse near the hallmarks.
88 - 2 Sterling Silver & Gem-Set Serving Spoons This pair of solid sterling silver serving spoons features intricate pierced work in the bowls. One 5 inch spoon is set with four round faceted red stones in a scrolling handle marked with a B pierced by a sword and STERLING. The 5.5 inch spoon displays high-relief repoussé roses with a vine-pierced bowl marked STERLING. Weight: 1.600 OZT. Both spoons show expected wear for their age including minor tarnish. The gemstones are present and the repoussé details remain crisp. No significant damage is visible to the pierced bowls.
89 - 2 Sterling Silver Wallace & Gorham Pierced Servers This lot features two solid sterling silver serving pieces in classic American patterns. The first is a Vintage grape motif server marked R.W.S. Co. for retailer J.E. Caldwell & Co. The second is a Strasbourg pattern server bearing thelion, anchor, and gothic G marks. Both items are marked sterling and show fine craftsmanship from the turn of the century. 5.5 inches and 5 inches long. Total weight: 1.670 OZT. Both pieces show minor surface scratches and light tarnish as expected with age and use. The intricate piercing and ornate relief patterns remain crisp and intact. No structural repairs or significant dents are visible across either item.
90 - 800 Silver Sifter Spoon An 800 silver sifter spoon in the Rococo Revival style featuring a repousse central figure of a girl set against pierced lattice work. The circular bowl and cast handle are decorated with ornate foliate scrolls and a cherub terminal. The inner rim is stamped with a crown in a shield, 800, and initials ZK in an oval cartouche. 5.25 inches. 1.100 OZT. The spoon displays expected light surface scratches and tarnish consistent with age. The intricate pierced lattice work and decorative elements are intact.
91 - Two J.E. Caldwell & Roger Williams Silver Servers An ornate pair of sterling silver serving spoons, including one retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. and a figural putto and griffin example by Roger Williams. The pieces feature intricate openwork and one is monogrammed. Both spoons exhibit Rococo Revival and Art Nouveau stylistic influences throughout their handles and bowls. Lengths are 4.25 and 5 inches with a total weight of 1.845 OZT. The spoons are in excellent condition with light tarnish consistent with age (photos 1-4). The elaborate piercing remains intact and sharp with no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate openwork (photos 10-12).
92 - Three Victorian Sterling Silver Bonbon Spoons Three Victorian sterling silver bonbon spoons featuring intricate pierced and filigree decoration. One spoon has a scalloped shell filigree bowl, while others display circular and lobed bowls with scrolling foliage. The pieces are stamped STERLING, with one handle also bearing symbols of a lion, anchor, and gothic letter and an engraving on the terminal reverse. These items measure between 4.75 and 5 inches and weigh 1.225 OZT. The spoons are in very good condition with moderate tarnish in the recessed areas as expected for Victorian silver (Photo 1, 4, 10). No visible breaks are present in the delicate openwork or filigree.
93 - Three Manchester Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This trio of sterling silver serving spoons by Manchester Manufacturing Co. features ornate Art Nouveau and Rococo handles with decorative pierced bowls. Each piece is stamped STERLING on the reverse alongside a mark consisting of two birds flanking a shield with the letter M. The bowls are decorated with repousse floral motifs and star-shaped piercings, with two spoons retaining gold-washed interiors. The spoons measure 5.5 inches in length and the total weight is 1.585 OZT. The spoons are in very good antique condition with expected light surface tarnish (photos 1, 5, 10). The delicate pierced work is intact without visible breaks or repairs. The gold wash remains bright with only minor thinning at the edges.
94 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons A trio of sterling silver serving spoons comprising one Watson marked example and two unmarked pieces. The group includes various pierced bowl designs with patterns such as Art Nouveau poppies and floral relief work. One spoon is monogrammed. Lengths measure 4.5 inches, 4.75 inches, and 5 inches with a total weight of 1.860 OZT. The items exhibit expected tarnish consistent with age and storage. Minor surface scratches are visible from regular use, though the intricate piercing and relief work remain in good condition.
95 - Gorham, Blackinton, and Metcalf Sterling Spoons This trio of American sterling silver spoons includes a Gorham New Jersey souvenir spoon with an enameled flag. It is stamped with a lion, anchor, Gothic G, and STERLING H 942. Two enameled sifter spoons by Blackinton and Metcalf feature as word-pierced B and a griffin mark next to M and arrow above 925 STERLING 1000. All pieces are monogrammed. These spoons measure 5 to 5.5 inches long and weigh 1.840 OZT. The spoons exhibit expected tarnish throughout (photos 1, 9, 13). The enamel work remains well-preserved and intact (photos 4, 9, 14). No other visible faults are present.
96 - Three American Sterling Silver Serving Pieces This trio of American sterling silver features a Whiting Louis XV shell-form shovel and a Gorham Chantilly pierced bonbon spoon. The assortment includes a floral pierced spoon retailed by Theodore A. Kohn & Son, which is monogrammed. The pieces range from 4.5 to 5.5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 2.675 OZT. The items are in very good antique condition with light surface wear and expected tarnish in the recessed areas (photos 1, 12, 18). The pierced work remains intact and well-defined across all three pieces.
97 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Pieces Three sterling silver serving pieces with intricate pierced decoration compose this lot. Included are a Manchester spoon and a Wallace spoon featuring elaborate scrollwork. The set features a Gorham Strasbourg pattern tomato server marked with hallmark devices and a patent date of 1899. The Manchester spoon is 5.5 inches, the Wallace spoon is 4.85 inches, and the total weight is 1.620 OZT. The pieces show moderate tarnish, which is consistent with age and domestic use. Fine surface scratches are visible on the bowls and handles (photos 4, 9, 14). No major dents or structural damage observed.
98 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoons This set of three American sterling silver pierced serving spoons includes examples by makers Gorham, Durgin, and Frank M. Whiting. The collection features Rococo, beaded, and floral handle designs with intricately pierced bowls in foliate and lattice patterns. Some handles are monogrammed. The reverse of the handles bears various hallmarks including a lion passant, anchor, and Gothic letter, a letter within a shield cartouche, and a letter with a crest. These spoons measure between 4.5 to 5.25 inches in length and have a total weight of 1.970 OZT. Items are in good antique condition with light surface scratching consistent with use. Expected tarnish is visible in the recessed decorative elements and piercings (photos 1, 6, 11). No visible dents or repairs are present.
99 - A Pair of Enameled Sterling Silver Spoons This pair of sterling silver serving spoons features intricate pierced scrolling foliate motifs within scalloped bowls and double-strand twisted wire handles. Each handle is decorated with polychrome enameled butterfly and floral elements in shades of blue and red. The reverse of each bowl is impressed STERLING alongside a small, indistinct manufacturer symbol. These spoons weigh 0.850 OZT in total. The spoons show light surface scratches and a natural darkened patina in recessed areas as expected with age. The colorful enamel remains largely intact.
100 - Gorham H45 and Sterling Silver Pierced Spoons This group includes a Gorham H45 poppy pattern spoon with a pierced spade bowl, stamped on the reverse with a lion passant, anchor, and letter G. The set also contains two sterling silver spoons with openwork bowls, one with a shell form and one with a twisted wire stem, both marked STERLING. Each piece is monogrammed. The spoons range from 4.75 to 5.25 inches in length and weigh 1.510 OZT. Good antique condition with expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The intricate pierced openwork remains intact throughout all three pieces. The gold-wash interiors show common signs of wear from age.
101 - Three Sterling Silver Pierced Bon-Bon Spoons This trio features sterling silver bon-bon spoons with ornate pierced bowls. One spoon is impressed 832 X STERLING with a W monogram, another bears 54, an anchor, and STERLING-PAT., and the third is marked STERLING. Each piece exhibits Victorian styling with fluted shell and floral motifs. The spoons measure 4.5, 4.8, and 5 inches in length and have a combined weight of 1.640 OZT. All three spoons show typical surface scratching and expected light tarnish in the recessed decorative elements (photos 1, 6, 11). There are no visible breaks or repairs to the delicate pierced openwork.
102 - Set of 4 Sterling Silver Serving Spoons This collection includes three sterling silver spoons and one with a sterling hollow handle. Highlights include a Whiting bonbon spoon with a scalloped shell bowl and a Roden Bros. Champlain souvenir spoon. Two pieces are monogrammed. The Whiting and sterling marked spoons measure 4.5 inches, the Champlain spoon measures 4.75 inches, and the three solid sterling spoons weigh a combined 1.590 OZT. The sterling handled spoon is 5.75 inches. Items exhibit expected tarnish and light surface scratches consistent with age (photos 7, 13, 18). There are no visible bends or structural losses. Overall good antique and vintage condition.
103 - Trio of Ornate Pierced Sterling Serving Spoons An assortment of three sterling silver serving pieces features intricate pierced openwork and scroll motifs. The collection includes a large server stamped STERLING 3115 with a winged S mark for George W. Shiebler and Company. Also included is a berry spoon marked by R. Blackinton and Company and a small bonbon spoon stamped STERLING in a recessed oval. The spoons measure 6.25 inches, 4.75 inches, and 3.75 inches long, respectively, with a total weight of 1.895 OZT. All pieces exhibit expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age and use. The small bonbon spoon shows wear to the interior gold wash in the bowl. The pierced decorations remain crisp and free of structural damage.
104 - Graff, Washbourne and Dunn Sterling Baby Rattle An American sterling silver baby rattle by Graff, Washbourne and Dunn featuring a bulbous hollow head and a flared bell-shaped base. The sections are decorated with intricate repousse floral blossoms, foliate scrolls, and a border of teardrop-shaped bosses. The underside of the base is impressed with the letters G, W, and D in individual cartouches alongside the word STERLING and production number 3. It measures 4 inches in length and weighs 1.065 OZT including internal contents. Surface shows scratches and scuffing, particularly on plain sections. Moderate tarnish is present within recessed decoration, consistent with age. An indentation is visible at the center of the base (photo 6).
105 - Assorted Vintage Silver-Plated Child's Flatware An assortment of silver-plated child's flatware including a Reed & Barton boxed set with cat and owl motifs, a Winthrop Gerber baby spoon, and a dog-themed feeding set. The collection features a monogrammed Wm. Rogers & Son birth record spoon and a Rogers Keystone fork in the carnation pattern, circa 1908. Items range from 4 to 6 inches in length. All items exhibit minor surface scratches and expected age-related tarnish consistent with use, particularly visible on the boxed set (photos 20, 21). The Reed & Barton box shows light edge wear and minor scuffing.
106 - Trio of Silver and Silver-Plated Wick Trimmers This trio includes one sterling silver snuffer with 1828 London hallmarks by William Wheatcroft and two ornate silver-plated examples. The collection features Rococo revival foliate handles, rectilinear forms, and Baroque repousse motifs. All items stand on three cast feet with integrated wick boxes. Two items measure 7.5 inches long and one measures 7 inches long. The items exhibit surface tarnish and light oxidation consistent with age (photos 1, 10). The plated pieces show wear to the finish on handles and edges where base metal is visible (photo 11). Overall functional condition is good.
107 - Sterling Silver Birth Record Bell and Brooch This lot includes a sterling silver birth record bell and a filigree plume brooch. The bell is impressed STERLING on the buckled bail and is monogrammed on the reverse. The filigree brooch is unmarked but tests as silver. The bell measures1.75 inches in height and the brooch measures 2.25 inches in length. Both pieces exhibit expected heavy tarnish and surface patina. The bell shows surface scratches, minor dings, and is slightly bent with wear (photo 11). The brooch clasp and pin are secure (photo 5).
108 - Collection of Sterling and Plated Food Pushers An assortment of infant food pushers including a Nils Johan Sweden piece marked EXTRAPRNS. ALP and a Wallace example stamped R.W.& S. AI. One pusher is marked Manchester Sterling in a floral pattern, and another is marked Silver Plate with a diamond W. These pieces are not monogrammed. The largest plated item measures 4.75 inches, and the sterling piece measures 3.75 inches with a weight of 0.360 OZT. All items show expected surface tarnish and light scratches consistent with age and use. Plating remains largely intact with no visible structural damage.
109 - Trio of Vintage Silver Plated Vanity Items This collection includes a mechanical travel brush with a floral border, an engine-turned Temple University powder compact, and a shell-topped trinket box. The compact is engraved TEMPLE 1930 and the brush interior is stamped D.R.G.M. These silver plated pieces reflect period styles. The brush case is 4 inches long, the compact is 2.25 inches wide, and the shell box is 2 inches wide. Items show expected surface tarnish and light scratching (Photo 1). The compact mirror shows minor spotting and the shell lid remains intact (Photo 4, 6). The brush mechanism is in working order (Photo 11).
110 - Collection of Seven Decorative Thimbles An assortment of seven thimbles featuring diverse materials including 4 that are sterling silver, abalone shell, turquoise, and coral-colored stones. Notable pieces include a sterling thimble marked with a shield device, a motto thimble reading "FOR A GOOD GIRL," and an intricate filigree example. Others showcase iridescent nacre panels and stylized embossed designs. Total weight for the four silver pieces is 0.460 OZT. The collection shows significant surface tarnish and dark patina expected with age (photos 1, 4). Decorative stones and shell panels remain secure and intact (photos 3, 6, 7). One has visible dents or crushing.
111 - Collection of Victorian Vanity and Sewing Tools This group of Victorian and Czechoslovakian grooming and sewing tools includes silver-plated, wood, and bone-handled button hooks. The collection features a mother-of-pearl stiletto, carved bone bobbins, and a multi-tool with marbled celluloid scales. Decorative floral motifs appear on the silver-plated handles, which include a cuticle pusher and file. The various items range in length from 2 inches to 5.5 inches. Expected tarnish is present on metal components (photo 1). Rust and pitting are visible on the steel scissor blades (photo 6). The natural bone elements exhibit age-related yellowing and staining (photo 12).
112 - Reed & Barton and Carlton Silver-Plated Items An assortment of silver-plated tableware's including a set of five commemorative Dionne Quintuplets souvenir spoons by Carlton Silver Plate and a monogrammed baby cup by Reed & Barton. The collection features four diverse napkin rings, including a figural chick design, alongside two dresser trays with embossed floral motifs and rivets on the underside. The trays measure approximately 9.5 inches in length. All items show expected tarnish and light surface scratches (photo 1). The trays exhibit wear to the plating with copper bleed visible on the underside (photo 3). The figural chick napkin ring has finish loss (photo 10).
113 - 16 Repurposed Rogers Silverplate Fork Easels An assortment of sixteen silver-plated forks repurposed as decorative easels for display cards or small items. The collection features various late 19th and early 20th-century American flatware patterns, including ornate Aesthetic Movement and Neo-Classical designs. Several pieces bear impressed marks including 1847 ROGERS BROS A I, ROGERS & BRO. A1 12, and WM. A. ROGERS A. I. X. Some examples are monogrammed. The tines have been splayed and hooked to form a stable three-legged base. Items are intentionally bent from their original form for use as stands. Tarnish and oxidation are present across all surfaces as expected with age and use. Visible wear to the silver plating occurs on high points and bends.
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