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Description

Sixteen American Strawberry Pattern Coin Silver Flatware Pieces by Various Makers, mid to late 19th century
Marks: PATENT, PALMER BACHELDERS & Co., PURE COIN
11-3/8 x 3-1/2 inches (28.9 x 8.9 cm) (longest, ladle)
658 grams (21.16 troy ounces)

The lot comprising:
1 Palmer & Bachelders & Co. ladle, with monogram J, Boston, Massachusetts, 1867-1874;
1 Crosby & Morse serving fork, Boston, 1864-1869;
1 A. Stowell berry serving spoon, with monogram DG, Boston, 1865-1904;
1 Palmer & Bachelders & Co. serving table spoon, with monogram FB;
1 Crosby & Morse sugar spoon, with monogram M;
1 Ben J. Goddard jelly knife, late 19th century;
1 master butter spreader, with monogram T;
1 William B. Durgin master butter spreader with original case, Concord, New Hampshire, second half 19th century;
2 A. Skinner salt spoons, with monogram W, Boston;
6 teaspoons, with monogram W.
16 Total

Property from the Estate of Dr. & Mrs. Harold Eklund, Des Moines, Iowa


Condition Report*: Two faint pin dents to bowl of ladle and a faint pin dent to handle of berry spoon, otherwise lot presents very well. Wear commensurate with age, use, and fine polishing.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2025
12th Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Sold on Nov 12, 2025 for: $1,125.00
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