1850 Set of New York City Coin Silver Fiddleback Spoons by Bela and Seth Squire in the Fiddle Tip't Pattern
$125.25
These five matched spoons were made in NYC just before the war. The squire smiths worked in. NewYork between 1845-1853 as silversmiths, watchmakers, and jewelers. These are monogrammed 'EWH' but could pass for 'HMB'. The set weighs 93 grams and each is about 5 3/4 inches in length. These may have been intended as grapefruit spoons owing to the sharp tips. Well hallmarked as shown and condition is good with typical surface scratching.
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These five matched spoons were made in NYC just before the war. The squire smiths worked in. NewYork between 1845-1853 as silversmiths, watchmakers, and jewelers. These are monogrammed 'EWH' but could pass for 'HMB'. The set weighs 93 grams and each is about 5 3/4 inches in length. These may have been intended as grapefruit spoons owing to the sharp tips. Well hallmarked as shown and condition is good with typical surface scratching.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
These five matched spoons were made in NYC just before the war. The squire smiths worked in. NewYork between 1845-1853 as silversmiths, watchmakers, and jewelers. These are monogrammed 'EWH' but could pass for 'HMB'. The set weighs 93 grams and each is about 5 3/4 inches in length. These may have been intended as grapefruit spoons owing to the sharp tips. Well hallmarked as shown and condition is good with typical surface scratching.
Check out some of my other sterling silver here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258
Or just browse around the shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker