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2022 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)

Sat, Jul 9, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 91

34 pcs Bowling Green KY Silver Flatware, incl. McClure, Fuselli & More

Estimate: $500 - $600

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
Twenty-two (22) coin silver spoons and twelve (12) early sterling spoons marked for Bowling Green, Kentucky silversmiths and retailers James McClure, working 1840s to 1881; Peter Fuselli, working late 1850s-1887; Isaac McGoodwin, working c. 1870; and Philip Valenti, working circa 1855-1879, thirty-four (34) pieces total. These silversmiths worked in various partnerships with each other and occasionally alone, as indicated by the marks seen in this lot. 1st - 22nd items: Twenty-two (22) coin silver spoons, including 1 tablespoon marked J. MCLURE in rectangle (rare mark); 1 tablespoon with incuse mark MCCLURE & VALENTI; 3 dessert spoons marked P. FUSELLI in rectangle; 2 dessert spoons and 1 tablespoon marked FUSELLI & MCGOODWIN incuse; and 5 dessert spoons and 10 teaspoons marked MCCLURE & FUSELLI incuse. 23rd - 34th items: Twelve (12) sterling spoons, including 6 sterling tablespoons and 6 teaspoons marked 925/100 with STERLING and P. FUSELLI in rectangles. Most items monogrammed. All items ranging in size from 5 3/8" L to 8 3/8" L. Total weight coin silver: 17.55 troy ounces. Total weight sterling silver: 12.45 troy ounces.

The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Condition

2 sterling Fuselli tablespoons have tears to bowls. 2 Mcclure & Fuselli teaspoons have tears to bowls. McClure spoon is in excellent condition and monogrammed SC. Other items with scattered dents, a couple with light bending, overall good condition. Most pieces monogrammed.