Coin silver pitcher with an ornate handle, engraved with "E & H Gratz" on the front. Manufactured by the Gorham Manufacturing Co. of Providence, Rhode Island. The bottom mark, a lion facing left, an anchor, and a "G", indicates manufacture between 1848 and 1865.
Subject: Household Utensils
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Coin silver serving spoon crafted by Duhme, presented to Mr. and Mrs. B. Maertz from Mrs. L. Sontheimer on their silver wedding anniversary, January 1st, 1867. The spoon features the engraving: 'Mr & Mrs B Maertz from Mrs L Sontheimer, To their Silver Wedding Jany 1st 1867'. Hallmarks include 'DUHME...' The spoon measures 9 inches in length. This piece comes from a collection tracing its provenance to circa 1840 Jewish settlers in Cincinnati, Ohio—the oldest Jewish community west of Appalachia. The current heirs include the president of an international literary society.
An earthenware crock with the markings "# 1/2 AND FREE HAND BLUE LEAF.............NAME AND 673; FULTON ST., BROOKLYN, NY" impressed into the crock. Handles are present. Attributed to A. Cohen. Circa 1885.
Silver spoon engraved with the hallmark "LEWIS HYMAN, RD." Made in Richmond, Virginia, circa 1840. The spoon belonged to Lewis Hyman, brother of Henry Hyman.
A set of two silver teaspoons marked with the monogram "T. COHEN" on the back. These spoons are attributed to a rare Jewish silversmith in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1845.