This wonderful coin silver presentation baby mug was made by Christian Kuchler (active New Orleans 1852-1870, in brief partnership with Adolph Himmel 1852) and retailed by Hyde & Goodrich. It belonged to Frazer Titus Edmondson (b. 1855 or May 6, 1856–d. 1910 Memphis, TN)) who was born into an illustrious Memphis family.
F. T. Edmondson was son of Confederate Col. James Howard Edmondson, who served under Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest in the Civil War. His father was a prominent businessm ...click for details
This handsome coin silver cann was made by Edwin Stebbins & Co., New York City, anywhere between 1835 and 1845. It is a weighty 13.76 troy ounces and measures 5-1/4 inches in height at the rim and 5-1/2 inches at the top of the handle. It is 3-1/2 inches in diameter at the top and 4-1/8 inches in diameter at the base. This cann is a very nice example and is elegant in its simplicity.
This ornate 3-piece coin silver butter dish was made by Cann & Dunn, NYC, circa 1834-1838. Etched and engraved with flowers and leaves and topped with a seed pod finial, this butter dish is further decorated with a beautiful period monogram. Dimensions: 5-1/2 inches high at the finial x 9 inches handle to handle. Weight is 19.61 troy ounces.
These large Southern coin silver chop tongs are extremely rare. Made by Joseph M. Freeman (1806-1882, Norfolk, Virginia) circa 1840, they measure 11-1/4 inches in length and weigh a hefty 9 troy ounces. They are decorated with a gorgeous period script monogram EML. Functional yet very scarce, these are only the second Southern tongs we've seen.
This wonderful coin silver agricultural premium cup was a prize given by the Highland County (Ohio) Agricultural Society, as per the engraving in beautiful period script. County fairs were known to give prizes of silver cups to the winners of various classes in the 1850s. The cup bears the mark of Edward and David Kinsey, who worked in partnership between 1844 and 1861 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dimensions: 3 in. tall, 2-5/8 in. in diameter at the top, 2-1/8 in. in diameter at the bottom. Weight is 3. ...click for details
This extraordinary J.E. Caldwell 5-piece coin silver tea service was made circa 1855 by the early Philadelphia silversmith. The firm began business around 1848 and is manufacturing to this day. In the Neo-Classical helmet style with collet-footed base, this hand chased set consists of tea pot, coffee pot, creamer, covered sugar bowl, and waste bowl. Each piece is stamped J.E. Caldwell & Co. Philadelphia 466. Total weight of all 5 pieces is 104.89 troy ounces.
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This superb coin silver fish set in the Mayflower pattern comes from the shop of Henry David at 8 Little Green Street, New York City. Until recently, these pseudohallmarks were unidentified. Both pieces are stamped and they read, from top to bottom, an eagle with NY, HD in a diamond, and a bust. They can be found in John McGrew's book "Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver." The knife, ornately etched and engraved with a bird and an architectural scene, measures 11-5/8 i ...click for details
This stylish three-piece coin silver butter dish was made circa 1865 by Ball Black & Company, New York City. It is etched and engraved with cat tails and is stamped with the maker's mark and English Sterling, but it is definitely coin. Dimensions of this handsome dish are 7 inches in height to the top of the finial and 6-3/4 inches in diameter.
Silver scholars claim that Ball, Black & Co. was the leading jewelry house in the nation until it was overtaken by Tiffany & Co. The ...click for details
George Sharp made these four darling repousse coin silver salt dishes and accompanying spoons for Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1840. Two of the salts have gold washed interiors. The spoons are in the popular shell pattern and each of the dishes and spoons are monogrammed with the initials T.T. Dimensions of the salts are 1-5/8 inches to the rim and 2-2/3 inches in diameter at the top. Spoons are 3-7/8 inches in length. Total weight is 9.51 troy ounces.
This good-looking engine-turned calling card case was made circa 1840 by Francis W. Cooper of New York City. One side depicts an agricultural scene, while a family crest engraved with "M.A. Parry" is on the other. Dimensions: 3-3/8 x 2-1/2 inches, weighing 1.28 troy ounces.
Card cases were essential elements in the elaborate Victorian rituals that were developed in the mid-nineteenth century for visiting---the act of being driven about from house to house, leaving cards. Women usual ...click for details
