ANTIQUE AMERICAN COIN SILVER "BULL" SERVING SPOON GEORGE SHARP PHILADELPHIA 1869

Description: VERY DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH ITEM - ALL DARK AND LIGHT SPOTS THAT APPEAR IN PICTURES ARE JUST A REFLECTION. Magnificent quality very rare example of American Aesthetic Movement Art silver. Truly collectors grade rare example. Coin silver large serving spoon / berry server made by one of the finest 19th American silversmith George Sharp. Famous "Bull" pattern.Philadelphia, circa 1860's. Marked on the back of handle with retailers mark for Seib & Ankeny. Seib & AnkenyRichmond, Indiana 1868-1875In the 1860s, Theodore W. Seib and Charles H. Ankeny were active in Richmond, Indiana. Successors to C.A. Dickinson, succeeded by C.H. Ankeny (c.1870). They were jewelers, watchmakers, opticians and retail silversmiths. Ankeny was primarily a retailer after relocating to Lafayette, Indiana. No makers marks - guaranteed made by G. Sharp for the retailer, common practice for mid 19th century American silver trade.Guaranteed solid coin silver - 900/1000 standard, slightly lower than sterling. Handle applied with realistically cast bull head.Superb quality crisp details. Engraved on the back of handle: "Janny, 1869" . SIZE:Silver server is about 8 5/8 in. long. WEIGHT:Silver weight is about 2.9 troy oz. (90.9 gr) - good weight for the size. Very good original antique condition with minor normal indication of age. Shows normal age wear, storage / handling marks.No repairs. MAGNIFICENT, FINEST QUALITY EXAMPLE OF ANTIQUE AMERICAN ART SILVER - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE! All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service). Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

Price: 875 USD

Location: PA

End Time: 2024-12-04T04:06:09.000Z

Shipping Cost: 20 USD