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"certainly doesn't hurt when the pattern number is stamped on the back" In my excitement I failed to see that! Obviously that's where they found the pattern number. Thanks for pointing that out! What seems so very strange to me is why have a baby face on the bowl of a spoon that is so LARG...

Perusing a popular auction site today I came across a spoon with a baby face in the bowl in this exact pattern being sold by a reputable antiques/ sterling dealer who had it described thus: "pattern number 2969 by Whiting Silversmiths, c.1885...This special cast spoon is 5 7/8" long and we...

Thanks for your feedback. There is rarely a pattern that I cannot identify, or at least say I've seen before, especially when it's this bold and striking, but this one has me completely stumped. I realize there are many undocumented Whiting patterns, and I've also come across many undocumented Baker...

Sorry, that should have read 43 grams. I don't know how to edit.

This is a heavy (453grams) sterling silver fork by Whiting Mfg. Co. and I would like any assistance in identifying the pattern. Thank you. http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/slawry/IMG_8242_zps2b3d4c10.jpg http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac41/slawry/IMG_8243_zps38fe0d51.jpg http://i884.photo...

Oh, thank you so much! What did you do? So I know the next time...
Shawna

Hello, I am looking for any information on the makers marks for this knife, which is coin silver and I believe dates form the mid 1800's. The marks on the blade are what appear to be a cupola, the initials M&M, and an arm and hammer. There are no other marks on the knife. Thank you. Here are dir...