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193
American
Large collection of spoons and ladles of Northeastern interest
Large collection of spoons and ladles of Northeastern interest
19th century
coin silver
coin silver
estimate: $1,000–1,200
result: $2,250
Approximately 108 pieces total of various makes, sizes, and decoration.
Five spoons: one with engraved name and date by Samuel Teas Child (Philadelphia, c. 1869), one fiddle by Pear & Bacall (Boston, 1848-75), one ornately engraved by W. Faber & Sons (Philadelphia, 1866-92), one initialed and marked ‘L. Elmer’, and one souvenir spoon decorated with St. John's Church by Alvin Manufacturing Company (Sag Harbor, c. 1895).
Three ladles: one with shallow bowl by Crosby & Brown (Boston, 1851-52), one with scalloped bowl by Albert Coles for retailer W.H. Duryee (New York, 1835-77), and one with shell bowl by William Adams (New York, 1829-61).
All marked. 131 ozt.