22 coin silver and early sterling spoons marked for Paris, Kentucky makers and retailers Benedict Beal Marsh, working Paris 1844-57+; William M. Hinton, working Paris 1844-1847, Shelbyville 1847-54, and Paris 1854-1900+; and Wm. HInton and E. Clark Jr., working in partnership 1854-c. 1864. Includes 2 tablespoons marked B. B. MARSH and PARIS KY in separate rectangles; 1 teaspoon marked CLARK & HINTON and 1858 in separate rectangles and 2 teaspoons with incuse marks CLARK & HINTON; 1 tablespoon with incuse mark HINTON, 5 dessert spoons and 1 teaspoon with incuse mark W.M. HINTON and possible manufacturer mark C-O; 7 teaspoons marked W.M. HINTON in rectangles; 2 teaspoons marked W.M. HINTON, incuse, and PARIS KY in rectangles, and 1 teaspoon marked W.M. HINTON in cartouche with STERLING 925/1000 (.48 oz troy). Ranging in size from 5 3/4" L to 8 5/8" L. Combined weight, coin silver: 17.0 oz troy.
The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Condition
Monograms. Teaspoon marked CLARK & HINTON PARIS has significant denting to bowl and is slightly bent; 1 other Clark & Hinton teaspoon also slightly bent; other items with scattered minor denting and some general wear, overall good condition.