A rare matched set of six spoons in their original tooled leather case. The spoons were made by Robert Wilson (1766-1824) in New York City, ca. 1803-10. Each is marked "RW" and have crests decorated with a vertical elliptical design surrounding the initials " JVB" above a cascade of bell flowers. I guess it is an Old English Pattern- so-called... the shape is pure American Federal.
Condition: Very fine antique condition. Light dinging on the bowls.
From the collection of William Guthman.
Silver and leather Spoons: 5 1/4 inches long. Case: 6 1/4 inches long $1900 More info >>
A token of affection. A man today might give his girl flowers, jewelry or stock in IBM... but the romantic
whittler who crafted this corset device was getting very personal indeed. Carved from a piece of birch, paint decorated with promise... a house, trees, joined hearts and even a couple diamonds... not to mention two pinwheels. The initials "DT" and "1782" painted at the bottom. For those of you who don't know what a busk is... ask your grandmother.
New England- possibly New Hampshire. 1782
Carved birch with polychrome paint decoration. 12.5 in. long, 3 in. wide $975 More info >>
Sheet brass with shaped backplate in the form of opposing bird heads supporting a curved font. Meant to be hung on the wall and hold wood shavings; in a sense matches, to bring a light to a candlestick ...etc. Excellent condition. English. Late 18th, early 19th c.
Brass 9 1/4 inches wide. 6 inches tall $650 More info >>
Kittery Business Center 72 Route 236, Kittery, Maine 03904 207.439.0349 johnphilbrick@gwi.net
72 Route 236, Kittery, Maine 03904 
