Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
silver
Distinguishing marks
"BB" and 3 other picture marks
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1799-1835 if from Brazillai Benjamin
Size and dimensions of this item
15"W X 11"D X 2"H
Weight
5lbs
Long Description
Ā I bought this antiques silverware set at an estate auction a few years ago in CT for about $100. Ā Each fork and knife is finely engraved along one side of each blade. Ā The handles, I assume, are either bone (whale) or ivory. Ā In my limited searches I was able to deduce that the "BB" trademark was used by Brazillai Benjamin between 1799-1835. Ā I make the assumption about whale bone as Brazillai Benjamin worked in New Haven which was a whaling port at the time. Ā Other than that, I have no idea. Ā The case is made of an unknown wood with subtle wood accents and an inlayed copper plate (to be engraved) which is blank. Ā The inside of the box is decorated with red silk.
History
unknown
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$100
For Sale?
No