18/19th century American / British silversmith set of silver/ pure coin spoons and misc. serving pieces.

By allstarsrd12, 2 March, 2011
Description

Had been cleaning out house, and came across these items. Looking to see if anyone has any knowledge on the makes/items, and if they might be worth something more than just having them melted per say. If they're valuable or worth anyhting, will be willing to sell them as well.

 

Photo is not them, but exactly the same (minus the lettering)

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Pure Coin, Sterling silver,
Distinguishing marks
Lion, eagle, some initials on some of them. Names- WM. L. Pitkin, H. Chapin, Gorham (symbols), Rogers. Some other symbols, (shieild, lady (view from side), and some others
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
14 spoons all together, 1 salad tong, 1 serving knife.
Date Period
possibly 1800's?
Weight
1-2 lbs all together
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
Passed down
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Lovejoy

14 years 3 months ago

They are in the style of 19th century spoons, but I'd need to see the marks to determine a value. In the American market the American spoons sell for more than the British hallmarked variety.

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One is the pitkin marking,  (will add pictures soon as I can)

WM rogers with a shield on one side and an eagle on the other, which I am told is marked WM. ROGERS (Hartford, CT, ca 1822-1843)

Another looks like EB, or BB?

Another has 4 symbols in a colum. Believe one is a lion, one is a profile of a femal figure, and a shield I remember correctly.

 

Sorry I don't have pictures, they are not with me at the moment.

 

 

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