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Shreve factory model, Normand soup spoon1 viewsPatinated copper flatware prototype with (gauge?) numbers and hole for hanging.
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Shreve factory model, Napoleonic dinner fork1 viewsPatinated copper flatware prototype with instructions "make tine size of Dolores", referencing another Shreve pattern.
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Shreve factory model, Napoleonic dinner fork, closer view1 viewsMarkings on the handle of the Napoleonic dinner fork
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Shreve factory model, Napoleonic gravy ladle with silver ladel1 viewsPatinated copper factory prototype beside the silver final product. Bowl of prototype has gauge(?) number in bowl.
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Vanderslice "Waterlily" gravy ladle1 viewsGravy ladle by Vanderslice of San Francisco, ca. 1865?. The company's own variant of the "Olive" pattern is called "Waterlily".
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Detail of reverse of the Waterlily gravy ladle1 viewsShown left-to-right: "V&Co." maker's mark, "Geo C. Shreve & Co." retailer, "S.F.CAL" also put on by the maker -- raised L indicates earlier Vanderslice work.
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Reverse, Reichel Olive Tablespoon1 viewsMarked F.R.Reichel, S.F.Cal.
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Reichel Olive Tablespoon1 viewsCoin silver Olive tablespoon by Reichel of San Francisco, working ca. 1856-1867.
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Shreve, Treat & Eacret golf trophy, ca. 19261 viewspresentation engraving on the foot reads: 1926 / HANDICAP TOURNAMENT / FOURTH FLIGHT / won by / G.H. MADDOX / SEQUOYAH COUNTRY CLUB
Height: 6-1/4", diameter: 2-7/8", weight 202g
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detail -- Shreve, Treat & Eacret golf trophy, ca. 19291 viewsenameled emblem on the cup, which reads: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA GOLF ASSOCIATION
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detail -- Shreve, Treat & Eacret golf trophy, ca. 19291 viewsinterior chased to look like a poppy flower.
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marks -- Shreve, Treat & Eacret golf trophy, ca. 19291 viewsmarks on the underside of the foot.
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