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Up for sale is a magnificent 7-piece estate lot of authentic, solid sterling silver antique flatware. This premium collection features exceptional historical and stylistic diversity, spanning from 18th-century British hand-forged silver to stunning 1930s Art Deco and Art Nouveau serving pieces.
What is included in this premium estate lot:
• 1. 1790 George III London Serving Spoon (62g): A rare, 9-inch Georgian tablespoon hand-forged in London, England during the reign of King George III. Handcrafted by celebrated silversmith Thomas Wallis II, it features the classic Old English pattern with a highly desirable, completely smooth bowl (no later chasing or monogram removal).
• 2. 1905 Lunt "Mount Vernon" Serving Spoon (56g): An elegant 8-inch American sterling tablespoon by Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen. Beautifully engraved with an original, crisp Edwardian cursive letter "E" inside a laurel wreath shield motif. Stamped "STERLING" and "PAT. 11.29.05" on the reverse.
• 3. 1934 Towle "Aristocrat" Serving Fork: A heavy, 6-inch solid sterling cold meat serving fork featuring a striking, geometric Art Deco design by Harold E. Nock. Distinctly stamped "TOWLE STERLING 1934" near the fork tines.
• 4. 1937 Towle "Rambler Rose" Serving Fork: An exquisite, 7.25-inch buffet serving fork featuring a deeply embossed, flowing Art Nouveau trailing rose vine and leaf pattern down the handle. Stamped "TOWLE STERLING" on the reverse stem.
• 5. Turn-of-the-Century Souvenir Spoons (46g combined): Three distinct commemorative teaspoons with intricate handle dies and embossed bowls:
◦ Spokane, Washington: Features a George Washington handle portrait medallion and stylized "Spokane" bowl script. Handcrafted by Watson & Newell Co. (Stamped STERLING).
◦ Lincoln, Nebraska: Features a beautifully detailed relief view of the historic State Capitol building inside the bowl. (Stamped STERLING).
◦ Historic Town Post Office Building: Features a highly detailed architectural relief engraving inside the bowl. Handcrafted by Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. (Stamped STERLING).
Item Specifications:
• Total Combined Weight: 260 Grams of Solid Sterling Silver
• Hallmarks: Every single piece is explicitly stamped and verified with "STERLING" or official British crown duty marks.
• Condition: Gorgeous antique condition with a rich, natural metallic patina. No structural breaks, deep pitting, or heavy damage. Bowls and fork tines remain beautifully uniform and original.
Important Note to Collectors: None of these historical pieces have been chemically cleaned or polished, completely preserving their original, highly desirable collector surfaces.
Items will be wrapped individually to prevent scratching, heavily bubble-wrapped, and shipped securely via a rigid USPS Priority Mail Small Flat Rate Box. 100% Free Shipping and Tracking Included!
