Archive of thirty-four (34) items, many Civil War era, Revolutionary War era, or Confederate Reunion related, including 1848 Mexican silver coin given as payment to Samuel Milton Taylor of Tennessee by the Confederate States of America (CSA), Union brass buttons, Iron signal cannon base used at Fort Ninety-Six, South Carolina, CSA $500 bonds, 1887 Reunion ribbon, and more. 1st item: 1848 Mexican First Republic Silver 8 Reales 10 D 20G coin, given as part of a one dollar and fifty cents payment to Samuel Milton Taylor by the Confederate Government at Greensboro, NC, at the time of the surrender of General Joseph E. Johnson in May 1865. Depicts an eagle with a snake in its beak, obverse, radiant cap, reverse. Reeded edge. Includes a handwritten note with family oral history story dated 7/8/[19]07 with later date Aug 10 1973 en verso, and an envelope with a typed version of the story. 0.903 fineness, 0.870 troy ounces. Note: Samuel Milton Taylor served as a Private in the 16th Regiment, Tennessee Regiment, Company E, a Sergeant in the 4th Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company D, and a First Sergeant in the 2nd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry, Company E. He was a prisoner of war in Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois (from Sept 1863-April 1865) and was a businessman after the war. (source: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10134653/samuel-milton-taylor). 2nd-3rd items: Two (2) Federal Infantry brass buttons, 2-piece construction, including one (1) cuff button depicting the Great Seal of the United States with an "I" in the center of the shield and one (1) depicting the Great Seal of the United States. No visible manufacturer's marks. Approximately 13-19 mm dia. 4th item: Iron signal cannon base stamped with "P" proof mark. 18 1/2" L x 5 3/4" dia. Note: According to an inventory list created by Joseph Feamster Taylor (1892-1965) of Whitesburg, TN, son of Franklin Walter Taylor (1854-1919), grandson of Franklin William Taylor (1810-1897), great grandson of Lieutenant William Graham (1786-1857, served circa 1807-1815 in the Sixth Regiment in the Tennessee State Militia), the owner of the Early TN Militia coat in Lot 608, and father of Joseph Franklin Taylor (1934-2015), this cannon was used at Fort Ninety-Six, SC, also known as Old Ninety Six and Star Fort, when it was besieged during the American Revolutionary War, circa 1776-81. Part of the top of the cannon was blown off during the celebration of the election of General Wade Hampton, the first Democratic Governor after the post Civil War Reconstruction period. This is number 67 on the inventory list. 5th-7th item: Three (3) CSA $500 five hundred dollar coupon bonds, issued in Richmond, VA, December 2, 1862, engraved by B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Portrait of Judah P. Benjamin, CSA Cabinet Member, top center, surrounded by a decorative border. Serial # 338, sequential 446, and 447. Each includes thirty coupons. Each with Registrar of the Treasury signature. Approximately 14 3/4" H x 14 1/8" W. 8th item: Macon, GA Confederate Veterans Reunion ribbon, October 26, 1887. Consists of a printed red silk ribbon with information text and "REVIEWED BY Ex-Pres't JEFFERSON DAVIS" to center, with metal tassels attached to bottom. Includes handwritten note reading "Present by Mrs. J. M. Cobb, Eufaula, Ala" affixed to loose thread. 6 1/4" H x 2" W. 9th item: Three (3) Confederate, Southern Almanacs bound together, including one (1) Confederate States of America Almanac, 1862, published by Southern Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, TN, one (1) Southern Almanac, 1863, published by Schaffter & Bryant, Lynchburg, VA, and one (1) Almanac, 1864, published by D. B. Payne and H. C. Victor, Lynchburg, VA. 8 1/8" H x 5 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 10th-20th items: One (1) brass case containing ten (10) shells and bullets. Case - 3/4" H x 3 3/4" W x 2 1/4" D. 21st-27th items: Seven (7) fabric stick flags, including five (5) Confederate Reunion flags and two (2) United States flags, one (1) with 43 stars and one (1) with 46 stars. Ranging from 6 1/8" to 7 1/8" L. 28th item: Wooden chest with a hinged lid. 9 3/4" H x 18 1/2" W x 10 3/8" D. 29th item: Burgundy leather wallet with burgundy fabric lined accordion interior, inscribed "R A Halland" to interior flap. 4" H x 8 1/2" W x 5/8" D. 30th item: Brass stick pin with a fox head top and rhinestone eyes. Unmarked. 2 7/8" L. 31st item: Krementz Plate cufflink. Approximately 3/8" dia. 32nd item: Iron spur, the rowel made from an Indian Head cent coin, illegible year. 4 1/2" L. 33rd item: Pair of iron sheep shears. Includes a handwritten note stating that they belonged to Colonel J. P. Haun. Marked "(star) I&J W". 11" L. 34th item: Pair of iron bullet mold with black paint coated handles. 9 1/2" L. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: All items in overall good condition with wear to be expected from age. Paper items with tears, foxing spots, etc. 8th item: Fraying, loose threads. Printed text in visible condition. 4th item: See description.
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Swiss interchangeable brass cylinder 6-tune music box, rosewood marquetry case having inlaid floral decoration to top and front and ebonized trim. Fitted with a steel comb and a lever winding mechanism. Upright lyre-shaped tune indicator indicating 6 tunes. Movement marked "57780". Underside of top with paper label reading "Denton's & Cottier, Buffalo, NY/Music-Boxes/Pianos" denoting the retailer along with the names of the six tunes played by each cylinder. Box equipped for coin operation, fully functional. Fitted with lower rosewood and ebonized drawer for housing additional 13" cylinders, three total cylinders included. Music box with base - 12 1/4" H x 34" W x 17" D. Last quarter 19th century. CONDITION: Music box fully functioning at time of inspection. Case with expected general wear.
Four (4) Judith Leiber designer items, including three (3) purses and one (1) crystal lipstick case. 1st item: Light blue karung structured purse and strap, gold and silver tone frame with line embellishments to exterior. Blue and black jade style cabochon clasp, matching embellishments each side of frame, opens to a purple grosgrain interior with zip pocket and slip pocket, interior gold tone label stamped "Judith Leiber (copyright)" above slip pocket. Includes 3" gold metal comb with gold tassel, 3" gold metal double sided mirror with Judith Leiber cloth pouch, and information card. 6 3/4" H x 9 1/2" W x 3 1/2" D. Overall with strap - 27" H. 2nd item: Light brown karung structured purse and strap, gold tone hinged frame with faux bone embellishments, obverse, light brown karung embellishments, reverse. Faux bone cabochon clasp opens to an off white grosgrain interior with zip pocket and two slip pockets, interior gold tone label stamped "Judith Leiber (copyright)" above slip pockets. Includes small matching grosgrain coin purse and 3 1/4" oval mirror. 8" H x 12 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. Overall with strap - 27" H. 3rd item: Black karung purse and chain link with charm embellishments shoulder strap, gold tone decorative tree with charms to exterior. Single flap with hidden magnetic snap closure opens to a black satin lined accordian interior with three compartments, one with zip pocket and one with slip pocket, interior gold tone label stamped "Judith Leiber (copyright)" above back compartment. Includes 3" gold metal comb with gold tassel and 3" gold metal double sided mirror with Judith Leiber cloth pouch. 5 1/4" H x 6 7/8" W x 2 1/2" D. Overall with strap - 27" H. 4th item: Lipstick case with gold frame and dark red crystal embellishments. Scalloped edge of lid opens to gold metallic fabric lined interior, rectangular mirror to bottom of lid, exterior of frame stamped "Judith Leiber (copyright)". Includes dust bag and box. 1 1/4" H x 3 5/8" W x 1 3/8" D. Box - 2 1/8" H x 5" W x 3 3/8" D. All items late 20th century. Provenance: Private Knoxville, TN collection. CONDITION: 1st item: Gently used condition with fading to top edges of grosgrain interior. 1/2" hairline to blue jade embellishment on frame. 2nd item: Used condition with surface stains, largest 4 1/2", to exterior and interior. 3rd item: Gently used condition with minor surface scratches to hardware. 4th item: Gently used condition with minor surface scratches to hardware. All crystals appear to be intact. 5/8" area of separation of fabric from interior. Wear to box.
5 pieces of Louisville, Kentucky Coin Silver. 1st item: Coin silver soup or punch ladle, plain fiddle pattern handle with incuse mark Wolf & Durringer for George Wolfe and Joseph Durringer, working Louisville, 1859-c.1870, engraved monogram LAW. 12 3/4" L. 5.185 troy ounces. 2nd-5th items: Set of 4 coin silver teaspoons having plain fiddle pattern handles with incuse marks H. HUDSON LOUISVILLE for Henry Hudson, working Louisville, Kentucky 1841-c.1856. Monogrammed RAS. 5 3/4" L. 2.0 troy ounces. Combined weight: 7.185 total troy ounces. CONDITION: 1st item: Minor denting to bowl, overall light general wear. 2nd-5th items: A couple with minor pitting to bowls, one with slight bending at bowl/handle joint. Overall light wear.
Kentucky agricultural coin silver goblet or chalice having a bulbous body, flared and beaded trim. Inscription to one side reading "Ky S Ag Society Premium 1857" and "Towles" to the other. Incuse mark "J. Kitts" on underside for John Kitts, Louisville, Kentucky (working 1843-1878; this mark used circa 1836-1874). 7" H. 8.885 troy ounces. Note: John Kitts made and retailed many silver "Premium" prizes for the state agricultural society in Kentucky. The Towles family of Henderson County, KY were active members in this society and won premiums in 1857 for cattle and cider. CONDITION: One dent to base, overall light expected wear.
Three (3) John Kitts, Louisville, Kentucky (working 1843-1878) coin silver items. 1st item: Cup with round rim over octagonal tapered sides, each side with engine turned decoration including one cartouche engraved "Margie," atop an octagonal base with canted foot. Shaped handle. Base marked KITTS within a rectangle. 3 1/4" H. 2.860 troy ounces. 2nd item: Coin silver salt or condiment spoon with fiddle tipt handle and fluted bowl. Underside of handle marked KITTS within a rectangle. 3 3/4" L. 0.215 troy ounces. 3rd item: Coin silver master butter knife with fiddle tipt handle and shaped blade. Underside of handle with incuse mark KITTS. 7 5/8" L. 1.315 troy ounces. Combined weight: 4.39 total troy ounces. CONDITION: Cup with light pitting to the base, monogrammed. Sugar shell and knife overall good condition with light general wear, no monograms.
Two (2) Southern Coin Silver spoons by Thomas Phillips of Paris, Kentucky and Edward West of Virginia or Kentucky. 1st item: Teaspoon with pointed bowl and pointed oval handle, marked EW in rectangle for Edward West, working King George County, VA c. 1742-1766, Stafford County, VA 1767-1788, unknown city in Kentucky 1789-1792, and Georgetown, KY c. 1792; or his son, Edward West Jr., working Stafford County, VA, 1778-1787, Lexington, KY 1785-1827, and New Liberty, KY c. 1820. Monogrammed AB, 5 3/4" L. Rare. 2nd item: Coffin handled dessert spoon marked TP and PARIS in separate rectangles for Thomas Phillips (working Paris, KY c. 1795-1827), monogrammed "E 1770" recto of handle, and "M 1909" en verso. 7" L. 1.345 oz troy. CONDITION: All with surface wear; some wear to tips of bowls.
1897 $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle or Coronet double eagle gold coin, San Francisco mint, designed by James Barton Longacre (Pennsylvania, 1794-1869). Head of Liberty wearing a coronet, inscribed "Liberty", surrounded by thirteen stars, representative of the original states, and the year of issue, obverse. A heraldic eagle, holding a double ribbon inscribed "E Pluribus Unum" and an olive branch and arrows with thirteen stars, arranged as a halo, together with an arc of rays surrounding the motto "In God We Trust", with "United States of America" and "Twenty Dollars" above and below, reverse. Reeded edge. 34mm, .900 purity, 33.436 grams. CONDITION: Extremely Fine/About Uncirculated.
One (1) 1850 $20 Gold Liberty coin, mounted in a 14K yellow gold bezel, and one (1) 1851 $1 Liberty Head gold dollar coin, 3 items total. 1st item: 1850 $20 Gold Liberty coin set in a 14K yellow gold bezel with a 24" L gold filled necklace. The bezel tests 14K and the bezel plus coin weighs 41.75 grams. The necklace is marked "1/20 12K" and weighs 11.1 grams. 2nd item: 1851 $1 Liberty Head gold dollar coin, New Orleans mint, designed by James Barton Longacre (Pennsylvania, 1794-1869). Depicts the head of Liberty, obverse, laurel wreath tied with a ribbon, reverse. Reeded edge. 13mm, .900 purity, 1.70 grams. 43.45 total gold grams. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: Both coins are in circulated condition.
1984 22K 1 Ounce Gold South African Krugerrand, designed by Otto Schultz (German, 19th Century) and Coert Steynberg (South African, 1905-1982). Profile of Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger known as Oom Paul [Uncle Paul], South Africa's first and only president, obverse. Image of the national animal of South Africa, a Springbok antelope, reverse. Reeded edge. 32.77 mm, .9167 purity, 33.93 grams. Housed in a black velvet coin box. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: Uncirculated condition.
Sixteen (16) United States Capped Bust silver half dollars, including one (1) 1808, one (1) 1809, one (1) 1810, one (1) 1818, one (1) 1824, one (1) 1825, one (1) 1826, one (1) 1827, one (1) 1830, one (1) 1832, one (1) 1834, one (1) 1835, one (1) 1836, one (1) 1837, one (1) 1838, and one (1) 1839. Depicts Liberty facing left and wearing a cap secured at the base with a ribbon or band inscribed LIBERTY with surmounted by seven stars are to the left and six to the right, obverse, an eagle perched on an olive branch and holding three arrows, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above on a scroll and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 50C surrounding, reverse. All housed in cardboard coin holders in a faux brown leather coin binder. Approximately 6.934 total troy ounces. Face value $8.00. Binder - 9 1/2" H x 8" W x 1 1/2" D. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: All coins in circulated condition. 1836 coin with drill hole.
Three (3) Bardstown, Kentucky related silver teaspoons including coin silver by Hottenroth & Cachot and Jonathan Simpson. 1st item: Plain fiddle handle coin silver teaspoon, marked IH & FC in rectangle for Ignatius Hottenroth and Felix Ferjeaux Cachot (working Bardstown, Ky 1813-1817). Monogram NT or NJ. 5 1/2" L. Rare. 0.305 oz troy. 2nd item: Plain fiddle pattern handle coin silver teaspoon, marked J SIMPSON in rectangle (Jonathan Simpson, working Bardstown, circa 1820-1850, then Louisville, d. 1863), engraved monogram OMC. 5 7/8" L. 0.44 oz troy. 3rd item: "My Old Kentucky Home" souvenir sterling teaspoon, the bowl decorated with scene of figures on the porch of a cabin. Marked for Towle, retailed by T.G. Calvert of Lexington. 5 3/4" L. 0.665 oz troy. CONDITION: Hottenroth & Cachot spoon: wear to tips of bowl, some surface wear. Wear to Simpson spoon, especially tip of bowl, slight bend to handle. Souvenir spoon excellent.
Three (3) Uncirculated General Service Administration (GSA) Carson City Morgan Silver Dollars, including one (1) 1883 and two (2) 1884. Two (2) coins include documentation with serial numbers: 82335400 and 84256164. Each coin housed in a Carson City holder, two (2) with fitted boxes. Holders - 5 1/2" H x 3 1/2" W x 1/2" D. Boxes - 6 5/8" H x 4 5/8" W x 5/8" D. Approximately 2.578 total troy ounces. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: Uncirculated condition.
Thirty (30) pieces Kentucky coin & sterling silver flatware including Maysville, Paducah, Richmond, Covington, Lexington and Louisville makers and retailers, in fiddle, fiddle tipt, and fiddle swell patterns. Includes 3 dessert spoons marked POINDEXTER in rectangle (attrib. William Poindexter, working Lexington, 1836-1851); 1 dessert spoon with incuse mark T.G. CALVERT (working Lexington, mid 19th century); 1 teaspoon marked J.S. GILPIN in rectangle (Joseph S. Gilpin, working Maysville, KY c. 1850); 1 long handled (rice?) spoon, possibly made up from a flattened ladle handle and tablespoon bowl, incuse mark J.B. AKIN (Danville, KY, mid 19th century); 1 tablespoon with incuse marks PURE COIN / NO.A. MILLER PADUCAH, KY (John A. Miller, working c. 1870, Paducah); 1 sterling tablespoon marked STERLING 925-1000 D.P. ARMER RICHMOND KY in rectangle (Dorland P. Armer, working c. 1870); 1 teaspoon marked C. ASMANN in rectangle (Charles Asmann, wk. Cincinnati, OH, ca 1854 and Covington, KY 1863-1878); and a large group of spoons marked for Louisville firms including 1 tablespoon and 5 teaspoons with incuse mark KITTS & WERNE; 1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons marked S.B. CHOATE; 4 tablespoons marked SMITH & GRANT in banner; 4 teaspoons with incuse mark WM KENDRICK, and 4 teaspoons with marks W. & A. COOPER, BEGGS & SMITH, JASPER P. BARNES, AND S.E. LEDMAN (all working Louisville, mid-19th century). Ranging in size from 5 3/8" to 11 1/2" L. 23.72 oz troy combined weight. CONDITION: Most items monogrammed. Miller tablespoon has worn bowl tip. 1 Kendrick handle has a bend and scratches, otherwise all items very good condition.
1st item: Ladies 14K yellow gold necklace with 1 1892-S $5 gold piece in a gold filled pendant. The necklace tests 14K and is 18" L. The gross weight of this item is 14.1 grams. 2nd item: Ladies 14K yellow gold necklace. The necklace is marked "14K" and is 21" L. Gross weight of the necklace is 4.6 grams. Gross weight of the lot is 18.7 grams. Provenance: The estate of Janet H. "Judy" Winn, Marion, Kentucky. CONDITION: The coin is in circulated condition. Overall in good condition.
Two (2) coin silver spoons by Asa Blanchard, Lexington, KY (working c. 1808-1838). 1st item: Fiddle handle teaspoon marked AB in rectangle (mark used circa 1810-1820). 5" L. 2nd item: Dessert or tablespoon, fiddle handle with rounded tip, marked A BLANCHARD in rectangle (mark used post 1820), monogrammed RY with second monogram S on front of handle. 7 1/2" L. Combined weight 1.64 oz troy. Provenance: Private Kentucky collection. CONDITION: Teaspoon exhibits some wear to part of mark and wear at tip of bowl. Larger spoon in very good condition.
Large Tennessee coin silver soup or punch ladle, fiddle tipt handle marked MERRIMAN & CLARK in rectangle (James E. Merriman and Frederick H. Clark, working together in Memphis 1841-47), monogrammed BMK. 12 3/4" L. 5.83 troy ounces. Provenance: Private West Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition with some light scattered scratches, some wear to maker's mark.
Scarce Tennessee coin silver snuff box, marked JS Curtis in rectangle (working Memphis, circa 1850), rectangular form with engine turned decoration, the hinged lid engraved with a central cartouche with monogram FC. 5/8" H x 3 1/4" W x 2 1/8" D. 2.55 troy ounces. Provenance: Private West Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Maker's mark and monogram worn, otherwise good condition.
1 coin silver medicine spoon and 3 coin and sterling ladles with marks of Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee silversmiths/jewellers, 4 items total. 1st item: 1 Salt or condiment ladle with plain fiddle handle marked JM SMITH in rectangle with backwards S (John M. Smith, working Nashville, c. 1835). 4 5/8" L. 2nd item: Long-handled Medicine Teaspoon, plain fiddle handle stamped on back J.S. CURTIS in rectangle (working Memphis, c. 1850) and stamped on front J.W. HAYES (likely Dr. John Womack Hayes, 1848-1904). 8 5/8" L. Note: Dr. Hayes was born in North Carolina and studied medicine in Jackson, TN, with his uncle, J.G. Womack. Dr. Hayes began his medical career in Denmark, Tennessee, where he practiced for seven years before moving to Marianna, Arkansas, about 60 miles from Memphis. He also worked in Eureka Springs and St. Louis, MO. He was elected president of the Tri-State Medical Society, encompassing Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee, in 1902. 3rd item: Neo-Grec style coin silver soup or punch ladle, matte gilded bowl with engraved floral design, Anthemion handle stamped COIN and J.S. CURTIS in rectangle en verso, monogrammed H. 10 5/8" L. 4th item: Neo-Grec style salt or condiment ladle, incuse mark F.H. Clark and STERLING en verso. (Frederick Henry Clark, working Memphis 1850-1866). Monogrammed RFP. 5" L. Combined weight: 5.40 troy ounces. Provenance: Private West Tennessee Collection. CONDITION: Smith salt/condiment ladle exhibits wear and some tiny dents to bowl. Soup/punch ladle has extremely worn monogram to back of handle, a few spots of oxidation to matte gilt bowl. Medicine spoon has considerable scratching and wear. Clark salt/condiment ladle in excellent condition.
Ten (10) Tennessee Coin Silver teaspoons, all with plain fiddle handles, including four marked J. PEABODY in rectangle (John Peabody, working in Nashville 1836-1850), monogrammed M, and six with incuse marks T. GOWDY (Thomas Gowdy, retailer/jeweler working Nashville, 1825-d. 1863), monogrammed "KB by KH". All approximately 6 1/8" L. 6.59 oz troy. CONDITION: Most with scattered small dents to bowls, light wear to handles and monograms. Overall good condition.
Twenty-three (23) pieces flatware including early sterling and coin silver flatware with rounded fiddle handles and rounded fins, with C monogram, and marks for Paul Negrin and Hope Bros. of Tennessee. 1st-5th items: Five (5) coin silver teaspoons marked P NEGRIN in rectangle for Paul Negrin, active Nashville, 1823-1844 (5 1/2" L). 6th-12th items: Four (4) coin silver table or serving spoons (8 1/2" L) and three (3) teaspoons (6" L) marked for Hildeburn & Bros., active Philadelphia, 1852-1871. All monogrammed TF. 13th item: One (1) German silver or britannia metal serving spoon marked for Hall & Elton, working New York, mid 19th century. (9" L, not weighed). 14th-23rd items: Ten (10) pieces Wood & Hughes Louvre pattern sterling flatware, including three (3) serving spoons with mark for Knoxville retailer Hope Bros & Co. with LAT monogram (7"L), and seven (7) five o'clock spoons with Harris & Shafer mark (5 3/8" L), not monogrammed. Coin silver: 9.645 troy ounces. Sterling silver: 9.640 troy ounces. Provenance: Estate of Anne Harrison Taylor & Joseph F. Taylor, Morristown, TN. CONDITION: Some pieces with minor dents and tears. Largest tear 1/2" on Hildeburn Bros serving spoon. Small 1/8" L tear to one Negrin spoon. 13th item: overall surface wear; discoloration from tarnish and oxidation.
5 Tennessee coin silver spoons by Campbell and Donigan, plus 2 Napkin Rings. 1st and 2nd items: 2 Tennessee coin silver tablespoons with fiddle tipt handles, marked J. CAMPBELL in rectangle for John Campbell (working Fayetteville, North Carolina 1834-1836; Cheraw, South Carolina, 1836; Nashville, Tennessee, 1836 to circa 1857), monogrammed JMG. 3rd and 4th items: 2 dessert spoons with fiddle tipt handles marked G.W. DONIGAN in rectangle for George Washington Donigan (working Nashville, TN 1850-d. 1864), monogram JJG; 1 sugar shell with fiddle tipt handle, incuse marks PREMIUM / PURE COIN / MAYNARD & TAYLOR (Albany, NY, mid 19th c.) and monogrammed LGC. 6th and 7th items: 2 sterling silver napkin rings, 1 with engraved floral design and bullnose bands of engraved leaves, with old Gorham lion-anchor-G mark, monogrammed MTG, and 1 plain with molded edges, marked Alvin Sterling and monogrammed MC. Spoons ranging in size from 6 5/8" to 9 1/8" L. Napkin rings ranging in size from 5/8" H x 7/8" dia. to 1 7/8" H x 1 7/8" dia. Combined weight, coin silver: 5.34 oz t.; sterling weight .87 oz troy. Provenance: the estates of Llewellyna and James T. Granbery, Historic Seven Springs Farm, Brentwood, Tennessee. CONDITION: All items very good condition; minor wear to marks, monograms and ends of spoons.
Columbia, South Carolina coin silver handled cup or mug, marked on underside CAMPBELL & YONGUE in rectangle (John Campbell, b. Sullivan's Island, SC in 1824, working in partnership in Columbia, SC from 1847-1849 with J.W. or Robert Yongue; ref. The Birmingham Museum of Art: MADE IN ALABAMA, p. 315). Inverted bell shaped body with beaded rim and footring, C scroll handle. No monograms. 3" H. 1.1 oz troy. Note: An extremely scarce mark from a very brief partnership, once thought to have been located in Alabama. (Campbell moved to Montgomery in Alabama in 1850). Provenance: formerly in the collection of Dr. Benjamin Caldwell, Jr., Nashville, Tennessee. CONDITION: 1/4" dent to side, old solder repair to handle, scattered small minor scratches.
Group of coin silver flatware, including makers from Savannah and Columbus, Georgia; New Orleans, Louisiana and Hagerstown, MD, together with a snuff box and tongs, likely Continental .800 silver. 1st-3rd items: 3 coin silver tablespoons in a Classical style pattern, incuse stamp S.B. Purple for Samuel B. Purple (1813-1858), working Columbus GA in partnership with William Foster 1844-1845, as a solo silversmith in Columbus, GA 1845-1856, and for approximately one year (1856-1857) prior to his death in Northfield, MA. Engraved monogram LG. 8" L. 4th item: Tablespoon with double swell fiddle tipt handle marked H. Bliss in rectangle (working New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1830), monogram A.A. Logan. 9" L. 5th item: Teaspoon with fiddle and thread handle marked Horton & Rikeman (working Savannah, GA, c. 1850-1856), 5 7/8" L. 6th item: Table/serving spoon with coffin handle marked J. Reynolds in rectangle (attr. John Reynolds, 1770-1832, working Hagerstown, MD c. 1790-1832). 9 1/4" L. 7th item: Snuff box with engine turned decoration to top and sides, the hinged top engraved YB; interior lid marked FB with some illegible numbers (probably .800). 1/2" H x 3 1/4" W x 1 1/2" D. 8th item: Pair of sugar tongs with bright-cut decorated arms, shell grips and monogram JM in oval on bridge. Marked "d" in square to one arm with illegible (IFG?) mark in square to other arm. 6" L. Snuff box and tongs: 3.96 oz troy. Coin silver flatware total weight: 9.44 oz troy. All items early to mid 19th century. CONDITION: Bliss and Reynolds spoons have dents to bowl and wear to bowl ends. Horton and Rikeman spoon: possible monogram removal. Snuff box: Overall good condition but lid does not seal tightly. Most items monogrammed.
3 Kinsey Ohio Coin Silver Items. 1st item: American coin silver cream jug or pitcher by E & D Kinsey (Ohio, active 1844-1861). Partially lobed melon form body and a double c-scroll handle, with repousse and chased acanthus leaf decoration to the rim, upper shoulder, stem and foot ring. Rectangular incuse mark to the underside of the body reading "E & D Kinsey". 7 3/4" H. 15.820 troy ounces. Circa 1845. 2nd item: American coin silver cream jug or pitcher by E & D Kinsey (Ohio, active 1844-1861). Neoclassical form with c -scroll handle, the upper shoulder, stem and foot ring with repousse floral decoration. Rectangular incuse mark (very faint) to the underside of the body reading "E & D Kinsey". 8 1/4" H. 9.820 troy ounces. 3rd item: American coin silver gravy ladle by E. Kinsey (active 1830-1844) having a round bowl and fiddle tipt handle. Underside of handle marked "E. Kinsey". 8 3/8" L. 2.435 troy ounces. 28.075 total troy ounces. CONDITION: 1st item: A couple of areas of minor pitting to upper shoulder, overall very good condition. Faint engraved initials to body below spout. 2nd item: Engraved "Cook". Minor scattered pitting to body, overall good condition. 3rd item: Overall light general wear and surface scratching.
Group of coin silver, sterling and silverplated items, including Kentucky and Ohio coin silver. Coin silver includes: 1 julep cup with incuse mark D. KINSEY (David Kinsey, Cincinnati, OH, ca. 1861-1871), 3 1/3" H; 1 julep cup with incuse mark DUHME & CO (Cincinnati, 1842-1888), monogram "Barbara," 3 1/2" H; 1 soup or punch ladle with fiddle handle marked SCOVIL, WILLEY & CO. in rectangle with CINCINNATI in banner (circa mid 19th c.), monogram "EVH to JAC," 12 1/4" L; 1 soup/punch ladle with fiddle tipt handle, monogram M.B., 12" L; 1 soup/punch ladle with fiddle tipt handle with incuse mark KITTS & WERNE (John Kitts and Joseph Werne, Louisville, KY, working 1864-1878), monogrammed RMC, 13" L; 1 tablespoon with fiddle swell handle marked DAVID KINSEY in rectangle (working Cincinnati, 1840-1871), monogram P, 8" L; 1 butter knife with fiddle tipt handle marked KITTS in rectangle flanked by ovals, (Louisville, KY, c. 1843-44), 7 1/4" L; 1 sauce ladle with fiddle handle marked with pseudo hallmarks and incuse D & F (possibly Peter Daumont and William Feltman, Cincinnati, c. 1840), monogrammed AF, 7" L; 1 condiment ladle with fiddle handle, marked WM SMITH in rectangle (New York City, c. 1817-1840), monogrammed "Carson" in script, 5 1/4" L; 1 pair coin silver sugar tongs with shell ends, marked H. HARRIS in rectangle (Troy, NY, mid 19th century), monogrammed E. Lockwood, 5 7/8" L; and 1 teaspoon with fiddle tipt swell handle marked DUHME & CO in cartouche, monogram P, 5 1/4" L. Also includes 3 Towle sterling teaspoons in a fiddle tipt pattern, no monograms, 5 1/2" L; and 1 silverplated round dish with reticulated edge, 9 1/2" diameter. Combined weight coin silver: 27.4 oz troy. Combined sterling: 1.8 oz troy. Provenance: The estate of Dr. Sara Parks Pendleton, Owensboro, KY. CONDITION: Julep cups: scattered small dents and scratches. Ladles: a couple of very minor small dents to bowls. Sauce ladle and Kinsey tablespoon: several noticeable dents to bowls. Silverplated dish: some deep scratches and some edge wear showing base metal below. All other items very good to excellent condition.
J.F. Frantz MFG. Kicker & Catcher 1-cent coin operated countertop football game, comprised of a wood case with football graphics on front glass, 2 silver player knobs, coin slot and an interior with a rating dial, mechanical kicking leg and mechanical catcher with peg slots. Retains the key. 17 3/8" H x 14" W x 11 1/2" D (with coin slot). Circa 1940s. Provenance: The estate of James (Jimmy) Neely, Smyrna, TN. CONDITION: Game functions correctly. Some wear to painted graphics and abrasions to case. Oxidation and minor rusting to silver knobs. Retains the key.
A Great Britain duplicated collection of First Day Cover Stamps, presentation packs, etc, 1964-1999, including £5 coin cover. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. No in person collections, an additional charge of £25 (inc. VAT) applies to this lot to cover postage to registered address.
A reproduction mahogany coin collectors cabinet, late 20th Century, of rectangular form, the cavetto cornice above six long drawers having brass knop handles, opening to fitted flocked interiors, the bottom drawer of double height with false front, raised on a plinth base, 28.5cm H, 52cm W, 38cm D.
Anglo-Saxon, an anonymous silver sceatta of the Primary Phase series A, probably dating c. AD 675-710. Obverse: inscription TIC in front of radiate bust right set upon a double line with pellets inbetween, broken 'A' and annulets behind. Reverse: inscription [IP]T T[A] around beaded standard containing inscription TOTII, cross projecting from its base, 'horns' and tufa above. About Fine, surfaces slightly coarse. Scarce. Diameter: 12mm. Weight: 1.13g. Abramson (2006) fig. A075. Provenance: found Winchfield, Hampshire, 2016. Recorded on the PAS as HAMP-EB6400. The second coin from a purse-drop or small hoard of two. Treasure reference 2016T698. Reference: Abramson, T. 2006. Sceattas: an Illustrated Guide. King’s Lynn: Heritage Publications.
Anglo Saxon, an anonymous silver sceatta of the Primary Phase series B/type 27b dating c. AD 675-710. Obverse: blundered quasi-inscription [....]TOOOTAV[...], diademed head right within an inner border formed of coiled snake. Reverse: blundered quasi-inscription [...]VTOOOTA[....], bird seated on cross flanked by two annulets, all within an inner border formed of a coiled snake. About Very Fine, some granulation. Scarce. Diameter: 13mm. Weight: 1.12g. Abramson (2006) figs. B350/B400. Provenance: found Winchfield, Hampshire, 2016. One coin from a purse-drop or small hoard of two. Recorded on the PAS as HAMP-EB6400. Treasure reference 2016T698. Reference: Abramson, T. 2006. Sceattas: an Illustrated Guide. King’s Lynn: Heritage Publications.
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