Sterling Silver, Antique Flintlock Shotgun, Collectibles Estate Sale Auction
Lot 50:
Description
A 41-piece flatware service in the Craftsman pattern, produced by Towle Silversmiths. Introduced in 1932, the design features a minimalist Art Deco aesthetic with tapered handles and chamfered edges. The set consists of eight teaspoons, eight round bowl soup spoons, eight flat-handle butter spreaders, eight salad forks, six dinner forks, two large oval serving spoons, and one rectangular-bowl berry spoon. Each piece is crafted from solid sterling silver. The reverse of the handles is stamped with the word STERLING and the pattern name CRAFTSMAN in uppercase block letters, alongside a maker’s mark featuring a capital letter T between two lions rampant. A stylized, script monogram M is engraved at the terminal of each handle. Total silver weight 1563 grams.
Condition report:
The service is in good condition overall. Visible surface wear includes light scratches and minor scuffing consistent with regular use (photo 2). Light tarnish is present on some pieces, primarily within the spoon bowls and between fork tines (photo 1). No significant dents, deep gouges, or structural damage are visible in the provided images.
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