Lot 702

Pair of Agricultural Coin Silver Spoons

Estimate: $200 - $400

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$3,000 $250
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$10,000 $1,000
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

mid 19th century, fiddle and thread handles, both handles inscribed "American Institute/to Wm. L. Ferris,/for the best/30 varieties of Pears./1871." and one with initials on back of handle, marks for Kidney & Johnson (New York, NY, working 1868-1874), 3.61 oz. T., 8-5/8 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina

Note: The 40th National Industrial Exhibition of the American Institute was held at the Empire Rink on 3rd Ave in New York. Click here is see an article in the New York Times,

Condition

bowls with light abrasion and wear

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Private Collection, Saluda, North Carolina