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Pastry Fork, "Jenny Lind" Pattern

Maker: Albert Coles & Company (active ca. 1835–75)

Berry Spoon

Maker: George B. Sharp (American, 1819–1904)

Tablespoon, "Kenilworth" Pattern

Manufacturer: Albert Coles & Company (active ca. 1835–75)

Teaspoon, "Medallion" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham & Co. (American, active 1852–65)
Retailer: Shreve, Stanwood & Co. (American, 1860–1869)

Dessert Spoon

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Pair of Ice Cream Spoons

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)
Retailer: J. E. Caldwell & Company (American, founded 1848)

Serving Spoon, "Morning Glory" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Bonbon Spoon

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Macaroni Server

Maker: William Gale and Son (American, active 1850–58; 1862–67)

Fruit Set

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Olive Set

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Serving Fork, "Lap-over-Edge" Pattern

Manufacturer: Tiffany and Company (American, founded 1837)

Ice-Cream Spoon, "Lily" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Ladle, "Cattail" Pattern

Manufacturer: Towle Silversmiths (founded 1882)

Seafood Fork, "Hizen" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Seafood Fork, "Hizen" Pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Cake or Ice Cream Knife

Manufacturer: Unknown

Serving Spoon, "Bird's Nest" Pattern

Maker, attributed to: Whiting Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–1926)

Place Setting, "Simplicity" pattern

Designer: Porter Blanchard (American, 1886–1973)

Spoon

Maker: Samuel Bell (American, 1798–1882)

Spoon

Maker: Samuel Bell (American, 1798–1882)

Spoon

Maker: Bell & Brothers (American, ca. 1860–1895)

Knife and Fork

Maker: Unknown

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