25 Coin Silver Items, KY & OH, Asmann & Evans
25 coin silver items marked for Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio makers Charles Asmann and William R. Evans. Lot includes 1 tablespoon and 1 cream or condiment ladle (5" L) with fiddle swell handles and tipt ends, stamped W.R. EVANS in cartouches for William R. Evans, working Cincinnati, OH 1844-? and Covington, KY prior to 1850 through at least 1860. 23 pieces are marked for Charles Asmann, working Cincinnati, OH 1854-? and Covington, KY prior to 1863 through at least 1878, including 1 tablespoon and 21 teaspoons plus 1 small condiment ladle, all with fiddle swell handles with tipt ends except for 1 fiddle tipt teaspoon. The condiment ladle and 3 teaspoons have incuse marks C. ASMANN, the others are marked C. ASMANN or CHAS. ASMANN in rectangles. 13.79 oz troy combined weight. Reference: Boultinghouse, Marquis. Silversmiths, Jewelers, Clock and Watch Makers of Kentucky, 1785-1900. p. 297 and p. 300. Provenance: The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, KY.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition with some dents to bowls and wear to tips. Most items monogrammed.
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25 coin silver items marked for Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio makers Charles Asmann and William R. Evans. Lot includes 1 tablespoon and 1 cream or condiment ladle (5" L) with fiddle swell handles and tipt ends, stamped W.R. EVANS in cartouches for William R. Evans, working Cincinnati, OH 1844-? and Covington, KY prior to 1850 through at least 1860. 23 pieces are marked for Charles Asmann, working Cincinnati, OH 1854-? and Covington, KY prior to 1863 through at least 1878, including 1 tablespoon and 21 teaspoons plus 1 small condiment ladle, all with fiddle swell handles with tipt ends except for 1 fiddle tipt teaspoon. The condiment ladle and 3 teaspoons have incuse marks C. ASMANN, the others are marked C. ASMANN or CHAS. ASMANN in rectangles. 13.79 oz troy combined weight. Reference: Boultinghouse, Marquis. Silversmiths, Jewelers, Clock and Watch Makers of Kentucky, 1785-1900. p. 297 and p. 300. Provenance: The Estate of Cora Jane Spiller, Bowling Green, KY.
Condition Report: Overall very good condition with some dents to bowls and wear to tips. Most items monogrammed.