Two American Figural Flatware Serving Pieces

Description:

Two American Figural Flatware Serving Pieces, third quarter 19th century, comprising a George B. Sharp, Philadephia, nut scoop, the gold-washed pointed and pierced bowl mounted with a figure of a squirrel, with beaded handle ending in Gothic Revival knop, lg. 10, and a pastry server with twig-form stem ending in bird's nest with eggs, mounted to side with small figure of bird, unmarked, lg. 9 1/4 in., approx. 7 troy oz. total.

Note: The George B. Sharp spoon from a design by Augustus Conradt (Design Patent No. 2, 475),see illustration on page 301, Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers, Revised Fourth Edition, by Rainwater & Redfield: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen, Pennsylvania; copyright 1998.
Estimate $200-300

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