Lot 3097
  • 3097

An American Silver Nut Set And Nut Spoon, Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, And Ball, Black & Co., New York, circa 1860-70

Estimate
800 - 1,000 USD
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Description

  • Silver
  • length of larger case 11 7/8 in.
  • 30.2cm
the first comprising a spoon and twelve picks, with shields monogrammed EMJ on engine-turned grounds, fitted leather case with retailer's label, by Bailey & Co.; the spoon with fully-modeled squirrel with nut finial, pierced gilt bowl, in fitted leaher case, by Ball, Black & Co.

Condition

case scuffed, silver in good condition
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