Avoirdupois Weight 243 Ounces
(weight and measurements approximated) |
| Quantity |
Description |
Length |
| 18 |
Forks - regular, stamped on back "A Bufe Shone 800" |
8 1/2 " |
| 15 |
Forks - Medium, stamped on back "A Bufe Shone 800" |
7 1/4" |
| 18 |
Forks - desert, with gold overlay,
12 are inscribed on
front bold "E.B. 1907", stamped on back "800" |
7.0" |
| 18 |
Knives - regular, stamped on back "J.A. Henekels
Solingen Zwillingswerk 800" |
10.0" |
| 18 |
Knives - small, stamped on back "J.A. Henekels
Solingen Zwillingswerk 800" |
8.0" |
| 16 |
Knives - butter, with gold overlay, 11 are inscribed on
front bold "E.B. 1907", stamped on back "800" |
8.0" |
| 13 |
Spoons - desert, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
5 1/2" |
| 10 |
Spoons - desert with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
4 1/2" |
| 9 |
Spoons - regular, stamped on back "800" |
5.0" |
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Paul Revere Jr. the famous silver smith, made silver
flatware pieces in large numbers. A single silver spoon was recently
appraised at $12,000 - $18,000. It sold for $9,500.
This 145 piece set of silver flatware, some with gold
overlay - and selected hand engraved with the initials EB and the date
1907, is one of a kind. Originally the set was larger, perhaps a table
setting for 18 or 36.
Howard Vogel sent the silver home in cigarette cartons.
They were transported in the holds of slow freighters - subject to be sunk
by German "Wolf Pack" submarines. The salt water in the ships
hold caused corrosion on several pieces. Most packages were water-logged
on arrival at home.
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Serving Pieces |
| 1 |
Knife - butter, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" with symbols of a 1/4 moon, crown, 5-point star with A
in center. |
11.0" |
| 2 |
Knives - butter, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
8.0" |
| 2 |
Forks - very small, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
4 1/2" |
| 1 |
Fork - serving, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
8" |
| 2 |
Spoons - serving, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
8 1/2" |
| 1 |
Spoon - large serving, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
9.0" |
| 1 |
Spoon - serving, with gold overlay, stamped on back
"800" |
8 1/2" |
| 145 |
Total Pieces |
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Condition |
Stainless steel knife blades show some
saltwater blemishes (caused by salt water contact incurred in ships
hold), otherwise all pieces are in very good to excellent original
condition. All gold overlay pieces are in good to excellent original
condition with varying degrees of wear. Stamping and/or engraving is
clearly visible.
Inventory includes all remaining pieces not lost at sea during
transport back to the United States. No additional pieces are known to
exist.
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Handmade Lace Tablecloth. |
| Quantity |
Description |
Size |
| 1 |
White lace tablecloth. Excellent Condition |
Approx. 30 oz, 77 x 56" |
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Authentication |
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Description |
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There are 10 audio CD's, copies of
original audio tapes with 72 pages of transcriptions - as well as 24
photos, plus two notarized documents included
Copyright not transferred with sale.
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