ASSORTED STERLING SILVER AND OTHER ARTICLES, LOT OF 20,comprising 11 marked sterling pieces consisting of a mustard spoon, a pair of "Queen Elizabeth" salt spoons by Dominick & Haff of New York City, NY, a glass shaker with sterling top and a stamp box by Unger Bros. of Newark, NJ, a small cylindrical box possibly being a thimble holder, a pill box by R. Blackinton Co. of North Attleboro, MA, a pair of scissors with English sterling handles probably by Levi & Salaman having likely 1894 date mark, a pocket knife with sterling handles, and a pair of small squat jars with sterling lids; and nine other metal articles featuring a silver-plated mustache cup by Meriden Britannia Co. of Meriden, CT, two miniature pewter mugs, a gold-toned commemorative spoon for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in original presentation box, a miniature flask/bottle, and a set of four English silver-plated demitasse spoons. Most pieces with marks, 11 pieces marked for sterling fineness. Total weight of six solid sterling pieces and three sterling covers: 3.060 ozt. 19th and 20th century.Various sizes.
Provenance: Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.