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Lot 4055
Collection of John Wendt Moresque Sterling Silver Flatware
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Patented 1870; includes an ice cream server with retail mark of Starr & Marcus, featuring parcel gold wash, and engraved "1854 - 1879"; a serving spoon with gold wash bowl and bright cut monogram to verso; a tablespoon; a salad fork with retail mark of Bachelder & Co.; a long handle pickle or olive spoon with gold wash bowl; all with various monograms; and a three-piece youth set accompanied by an antique document reading "Compliments of William E. Smith to his little namesake William E. Fagg with Christmas greetings and best wishes for a long happy and useful life. Madison this Dec 25th, 1879", fitted in an original antique presentation box, monogrammed "W.E.F.".

The ice cream server 10 in.

10.55 total troy oz.

From a Significant Boston Silver Collector

Good estate condition, minimal evidence of use wear, light rubbing to gold wash.