The first a serving fork with gold wash, decorative cut work, and bright cut engraving to tines, no monogram, retailed by Crosby, Morse & Foss of Boston, circa 1870 (7 in.); the second a "Lotus" ladle with decorative piercing and bright cut engraving to bowl, no monogram, circa 1865-1870 (8.5 in.)

3.6 total troy oz.

The Estate of Hope S. Parker, Burlington, NC An avid researcher and collector of fine silver, Hope consulted Replacements LTD and friends about the origins and history of their silver and antiquities.

Very good estate condition.