Lot Essay
The QS mark ilustrated by J.D. Kernan and Chait Galleries, op. cit., p. 148, where it is noted that it "has been observed only on three pieces so far"
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THE PROPERTY OF A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTOR
A SET OF 12 SILVER FIDDLE, THREAD AND SHELL DESSERT SPOONS
EARLY TO MID-19TH CENTURY
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A SET OF 12 SILVER FIDDLE, THREAD AND SHELL DESSERT SPOONS
Early to mid-19th century
Engraved on the backs with interlaced script monogram WEMC, maker's mark QS (the S backwards) and pseudo hallmarks (12)
Early to mid-19th century
Engraved on the backs with interlaced script monogram WEMC, maker's mark QS (the S backwards) and pseudo hallmarks (12)