This is a rather unusual set of coin silver. It was made by Samuel Kirk of Baltimore Maryland. The original owner was George Tiffany. A few teaspoons have the Baltimore marks for 1828, and all except the demitasse spoons would be before 1846. She was a daughter of Commodore Matthew […]
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A set of (7) Southern Coin Silver forks by S. Wilmot, the latter style indicating they were made during his time in South Carolina 1825-37. They measure 6.5 and are all marked S. In good condition with one slightly bent tine (see closeup) and one with a long time price […]
Hyde & Goodrich New Orleans Southern Coin Silver Hand Chased Cup Mug. A beautiful repousse coin silver cup, made by Hyde & Good rich, New Orleans c. Measures : 4 1/8 (10.5 cm) tall. T otal w eight of silver is 4.82 troy ounces (150 grams). C ondition: In very […]
One of the rarest forms of southern silver the water dipper was used on large plantation in the south in entrance ways of porches hung next to a water cistern of some type , for mostly male quests and gentleman , because silver was thought to have antiseptic qualities , […]