American, 19th century. A group of coin silver flatware, including a pair of tongs by Gorham, two shell spoons by John Kitts of Louisville, a condiment ladle by William Kendrick of Louisville, a master butter by Richard Clayton of Cincinnati, a sugar shell by Charles Asmann of Cincinnati, a strainer spoon by Samuel M. Hopper of Philadelphia, an engraved server marked J.S. & Co., five tablespoons by various makers, a butter knife with engraved coin blade, and an unmarked carving set; longest lg. 12 in., weighable silver wt. 20.88ozt (649.5g).