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American Colonial coin silver coffee spoon in the fiddle pattern, having an engraved monogram "SCB" on the front of the handle. Maker's mark - "A⋅B" in shaped rectangle.

This nice spoon is 5 5/8" long and weighs 10 grams or 0.3 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Colonial coin silver set of 4 tablespoons, having pointed handles with engraved monogram "RG" on the front. Made by Colonel Miles Beach, 1765-1785. Carefully tested and guaranteed to be as represented.

These darling spoons are 8 1/2" long and weigh a total 206.6 grams or 6.66 ozs Troy.

The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

American Colonial coin silver lidded tankard by the esteemed and renown silversmith Richard Van Dyck of New York, c.1740-1750. This magnificent tankard features a slightly tapered straight sided body with a mildly flared threaded base and upper rim. The hinged lid features an inset 1707 Queen Anne coin surrounded by an engraved border featuring scroll work, laurels, and flowers. The outer rim of the tankard features a cut scroll form accent with minor engraved decorations. The attached Onslow thumb piece adds to the appeal of this special tankard. The large handle features an applied cornucopia of fruit with a dangling bunch of grapes. The bottom of the handle features a ram′s head accent. Monogrammed MIT in ornate block script. Marked with Van Dyck′s makers mark on the body on each side of the handle. This stunning tankard measures 8 3/4" across the handle, 5 3/4" wide, 7 9/16" tall, and weighs 40.6 ozt. A similar Van Dyck tankard is in the Yale University Collection. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no repairs, removals, or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above.

Amazing American Colonial coin silver lidded tankard by the esteemed and renown silversmith Adrian Bancker of New York, c.1750. This magnificent tankard features a slightly tapered straight sided body with a mildly flared threaded base and a flared upper rim. The hinged lid features a very decorative monogram surrounded by an engraved border. The outer rim of the tankard features an cut decoration or accent with minor engraved decorations and crosshatching. The attached thumb piece is in the form of a tight corkscrew. The large handle features an applied rat tail decoration. The bottom of the handle features a flat circular accent. Monogrammed "RCC" in ornate period scroll script. Marked with Adrian Bancker′s makers mark on both sides of the handle. There is a slight dent in the handle. This stunning tankard measures 7 15/16" across the handle, 5" wide, 6 1/2" tall, and weighs 26.2 ozt. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no repairs, removals, or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed as described above.

American Colonial coin silver lidded tankard by the esteemed and renowned silversmith William Holmes of Boston, c.1750-1780. This magnificent tankard features a molded rim, bead mid-band, and molded baseband, Flange turned down on the molded flattened lid with turned and flame finial. Scroll handle, disk at lower joining, large disk tip; turned drop from the hinge, scroll thumbpiece. Engraved "oz.34:5" on the bottom. Later inscribed "C" on the side at the right of the handle. Script monogram "THD" on the handle. Features William Holmes′s maker mark on the left of the handle. This stunning tankard measures 8" across the handle, 5 9/16" wide, 9" tall, and weighs 34.1 ozt. William Holmes is known as Benjamin Franklin′s nephew. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no repairs, removals, or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed, engraved, and inscribed as described above.

American Colonial oval salver or large teapot stand, c.1760 maker′s mark IS, in a rounded corner rectangular punch. Candidates for the salver′s maker would be John Sarrazin of Charleston or Joseph Smith of Boston, although this may be a little early for Smith. It is unlikely English, as there are no signs of any removals of marks and the mark is single struck. Most duty dodgers have triple struck or even quadruple struck maker′s marks. The salver has an applied beaded rin and nicelt detailed ball and claw feet. Weighing 380 grams or 12.2 ozs, this desirable, early salver is 9 5/8" long, 7 7/8" wide and 1" tall. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no monograms, removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

The center of the body bears a wonderfully sentimental, original stippled inscription: "C I J" surrounded by floral and foliate engravings, under which is engraved "In Memory of a Sincere Friend".

The mug is in excellent original condition, with no repairs, removals or alterations. Dimensions: Height: 5 1/8" Diameter: 3 1/4" Width across Handle: 5 1/4" Weight: 12 ozs Troy Maker & Marks: Thomas Hammersley New York City. c.1760 – 1770 TH (script) struck 4 times. CLICK HERE for more about Thomas Hammersley .