This set of 6 American coin silver tea spoons with the rare basket of flowers decoration has been assembled from two sets of three.  One set was made by John Goodhue, Salem, Massachusetts, circa 1830.  It has an "SPB" monogram in ornate script at the upper stem, and the back is stamped "J. GOODHUE" in a rectangular cartouche.  The second set of three was made by John J. Low, Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1830 and has a script monogram "AC" at its upper stem.  Its back stem is marked "J.J. LOW" in a rectangular stamped cartouche.  Condition of all stem decoration and bowls are pristine.  These spoons are sold as a group only.  Please click on more images for detailed object photographs.

Collectors seldom find objects in the "Homeric" or "Etruscan" pattern by George Shiebler.  This youth set is complete, in pristine condition, and has never been monogrammed, making it an exceptional rarity in this pattern.  The back of each is marked "STERLING," and the knife and fork are also marked with the Shiebler logo mark.  Each is slightly different, and the spoon has medallions in both bowl and upper stem.  Fork, 6 3/8 inches; Knife, 7 5/8 inches; Spoon, 6 1/8 inches