Three pieces including: Gorham Isis sterling silver large berry / casserole spoon, retailed by Starr & Marcus of New York, circa 1870, no monogram or engraving (10 in.) (some minor denting to terminus of handle, light scratching commensurate with age and minimum use); the second an Egyptian style motif ladle with mark of Peter L. Krider of Philadelphia, retailed by Larmour of Baltimore, Maryland, gold wash to shell form bowl, the handle with bright cut engraving and featuring an applied bird and snake embellishment in high relief, period monogram "LCA" to verso of handle (9 1/2 in.) (light scratching); and the third a small ladle with helmet shaped bowl featuring a Grecian style mask to end, the elegantly curved handle capped with a shaped terminus with cattail motif, marked "Sterling" and with period engraving "Minnie" to recto of handle (8 in.) (good estate condition).

8.045 total troy oz.

From the Collection of the late Zirkle James Estes, Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia