2026 Winter Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 09:00AM EST
Lot 87
2 Coin Silver Spoons attrib. Elliston, Nashville
Estimate: $600 - $700
Sold for
$1,845
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Two (2) coin silver teaspoons attributed to Joseph Thorp Elliston (1779-1856, active Nashville, TN, 1797-1820), with plain fiddle handles marked ITE in rectangles. 5 5/8 in. and 5 3/4 in. L. Weight .79 total troy ounces. Note: Joseph Thorp Elliston was born in 1779 in Culpepper, Virginia. He apprenticed with Samuel Ayres and, in 1797, established himself as Nashville's first silversmith and also served as Nashville's fourth mayor. This mark is illustrated on page 81 in the book Tennessee Silversmiths by Dr. Benjamin H. Caldwell.
Condition
Both spoons with worn script monograms, minor denting to the bowls, and wear to the tips. One with slight bending to the handle.
Provenance
Private East Tennessee Collection.
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