(66) pieces, to include: (12) tea knives by A Howell Co. Inc., with sterling bolsters and mother of pearl handles (7 3/4 in.); (10) knives (8 7/8 in.), (6) knives (9 in.), (6) tea knives (7 3/4 in.), (6) individual small citrus knives (6 in.), and (6) forks (7 1/4 in.) by Landers, Frary & Clark, each with sterling bolsters and mother of pearl handles; (5) knives (9 in.) and (4) forks (7 1/4 in.) by Elkington, 1861 date letter; (6) fish knives (8 3/4 in.) and (5) forks (7 1/4 in.) each with sterling bolsters by Richard Martin & Ebenezer Hall, silverplate blades with mark of Martin, Hall & Co.

Private collection, Burlington, North Carolina

Some blades with bleed and light scratches from use; a few handles with hairlines and chips.