A collection of sterling silver utensils and dishes

various makers, late 19th-20th century

Comprising a Matthews bud vase with maker's mark, sterling hallmark, "1671" marked to underside; Campbell tongs with two maker's marks and sterling hallmark marked to interior; RLB tongs with maker's mark, sterling hallmark, "PAT. JAN. 28.08"; Alvin tongs with maker's mark, sterling hallmark, and "PATENT" marked to interior; three International nut dishes with maker's mark, sterling hallmark, "72" marked to underside of each, 'ASW' monogram to interior; tested folding lorgnette marked "Sweetheart" to one side; a spoon with University of California 1868 emblem, marked sterling hallmark to underside; a small spoon marked 'Heirloom Sterling' to underside; a Kempen & Zoon ladle with maker's mark, .835 silver hallmark, 1863 date mark, and worn assay office mark, likely The Hague, all marked to interior; tongs with King George III duty mark, 1806 London date mark, and indiscernible maker's mark to interior. (12).

H: 11, Dia: 3 5/8 in. (H: 27.94, Dia: 9.21 cm. (lgst, vase))

Total weight: 14.47 oz. t. (approx.)

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Bud vase with numerous dents throughout. Tongs with minor abrasions. Nut dishes with minor abrasions, one with a dent.