All 19th century - the first a cake knife by William Wilson & Son of Philadelphia, PA, engraved with a fern motif (9.25 in.); the second a bon bon scoop by William Wilson with floral bright cut engraving (4 3/8 in.); the third a master butter knife by unknown maker, with Aesthetic period engraving to blade; and the fourth a sterling master butter knife retailed by H. Rowlands of Albany, NY. No monograms.

5.6 total troy oz.

The Estate of Hope S. Parker, Burlington, NC An avid researcher and collector of fine silver, Hope consulted Replacements LTD and friends about the origins and history of their silver and antiquities.

Very good estate condition.