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Fruit Knife

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Pierced Serving Spoon, "Isis" Pattern

Designer, attributed to: George Wilkinson (American, born England, 1819–1894)
Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Teaspoon

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Small ladle

Maker: Curtis(s), Candee and Stiles (American, active ca. 1831 - 1835)

Small ladle

Maker: Curtis(s), Candee and Stiles (American, active ca. 1831 - 1835)

Sugar tongs

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Sugar tongs

Maker: Curtis(s), Candee and Stiles (American, active ca. 1831 - 1835)

Sugar tongs

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Two tablespoons

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Salt spoon

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Teaspoon

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Three teaspoons

Maker: L. B. Candee and Company (founded 1835)

Teaspoon

Maker: Curtis(s), Candee and Stiles (American, active ca. 1831 - 1835)

Teaspoon

Maker: Curtis(s) Candee and Company (American, active ca. 1826 - 1831)

Butter knife

Maker: Curtis and Stiles (American, active ca. 1835 - 1845)

Small ladle

Artist: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

"Cairo" pattern serving spoon

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

"Virginian" pattern double-lipped soup ladle

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Berry Spoon and Presentation Box

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Tongs

Maker: Gideon B. Botsford (American, 1776–1856)

Jelly spoon, "Swiss" pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Tablespoon, "Epic" pattern

Designer: J. Russel Price (American)
Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

Condiment spoon and fork set

Manufacturer: Whiting Manufacturing Company (American, 1866–1926)

Butter knife, "Medici" pattern

Manufacturer: Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, founded 1831)

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