2024 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jul 6, 2024 09:00AM EDT
Lot 66
Coin Silver Serving Knife and Asparagus Tongs
Estimate: $400 - $450
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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) scarce mid-19th century silver serving utensils. 1st item: Coin silver cake or fish serving knife with decorative carved mother of pearl handle, the blade marked BAILEY AND KITCHEN in rectangle for retailers Bailey and Kitchen of Philadelphia (1833-1846) with harp, thistle and eagle pseudohallmarks for makers Robert Taylor and Robert Lawrie, circa 1845. Monogram CD to blade. 13 1/8" L. 2nd item: Coin silver Asparagus Tongs in a "Jenny Lind" variant pattern, both arms stamped G. BOYCE in rectangle for Geradus or Gheradus Boyce, working New York City 1814-1854. Extremely small, illegible additional punch mark to exterior of one arm. Monogram "C.A. Duncan" to bridge. Circa 1850. 9 1/4" L, 5.73 troy ounces.
PROVENANCE: By descent in the historic Pinckney family of Runnymede Plantation, South Carolina.
Condition
Handle on knife has some minor discoloration, scratching, and a small loss at the tip, plus some scratching to blade. Tongs in very good condition.
Shipping Info
The UPS Store of Bearden 865-584-0081 (press 5), fax 865-584-0094 store2630@theupsstore.com
The UPS Store of Northshore Knoxville Contact – Eve 865-951-2499 store6461@theupsstore.com
John & Max Express LLC NOTE: large items & white glove delivery services only (driving range limitations may apply) Contact – Dina 865-230-1568 johnmaxexpress@gmail.com
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Bank: Pinnacle Bank
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By descent in the historic Pinckney family of Runnymede Plantation, South Carolina.
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