George Sharp for Bailey & Co. Coin Silver Strawberry Scoop, Monogrammed
Item: Berry Scoop
Make: George B. Sharp for Bailey & Co (Philidelphia, PA)
Age: Circa 1860-1870
Construction: Coin Silver (.900)
Dimensions: 9" Long x 2 1/2" Wide
Weight: 2.5ozt
Condition: Fantastic condition! A few areas with very light surface wear consistent with age and use. No dents or dings. Please see photos.
Details: Coin silver berry server with beaded edge handle and strawberry motif scoop. Scoop is embellished with etched strawberries and leaves surrounded by radiating hand chased dotted lines and a fine scalloped border. Handle is monogrammed "C.A.H.". Reverse of handle is marked with eagle, "U", and shield symbols alongside ''Bailey & Co." and two small stars at the base of the scoop.
George B. Sharp is first listed in 1850 directories as a silver and jewelry maker. In 1852-1853 he became exclusively employed for the Philidelphia retailers, Bailey & Co. In 1862 Sharp opened his own shop and remained the principal supplier for Bailey & Co until about 1870. He is noted for his high-quality designs, many of which were granted patents.
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George Sharp for Bailey & Co. Coin Silver Strawberry Scoop, Monogrammed
George Sharp for Bailey & Co. Coin Silver Strawberry Scoop, Monogrammed
Item: Berry Scoop
Make: George B. Sharp for Bailey & Co (Philidelphia, PA)
Age: Circa 1860-1870
Construction: Coin Silver (.900)
Dimensions: 9" Long x 2 1/2" Wide
Weight: 2.5ozt
Condition: Fantastic condition! A few areas with very light surface wear consistent with age and use. No dents or dings. Please see photos.
Details: Coin silver berry server with beaded edge handle and strawberry motif scoop. Scoop is embellished with etched strawberries and leaves surrounded by radiating hand chased dotted lines and a fine scalloped border. Handle is monogrammed "C.A.H.". Reverse of handle is marked with eagle, "U", and shield symbols alongside ''Bailey & Co." and two small stars at the base of the scoop.
George B. Sharp is first listed in 1850 directories as a silver and jewelry maker. In 1852-1853 he became exclusively employed for the Philidelphia retailers, Bailey & Co. In 1862 Sharp opened his own shop and remained the principal supplier for Bailey & Co until about 1870. He is noted for his high-quality designs, many of which were granted patents.
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Item: Berry Scoop
Make: George B. Sharp for Bailey & Co (Philidelphia, PA)
Age: Circa 1860-1870
Construction: Coin Silver (.900)
Dimensions: 9" Long x 2 1/2" Wide
Weight: 2.5ozt
Condition: Fantastic condition! A few areas with very light surface wear consistent with age and use. No dents or dings. Please see photos.
Details: Coin silver berry server with beaded edge handle and strawberry motif scoop. Scoop is embellished with etched strawberries and leaves surrounded by radiating hand chased dotted lines and a fine scalloped border. Handle is monogrammed "C.A.H.". Reverse of handle is marked with eagle, "U", and shield symbols alongside ''Bailey & Co." and two small stars at the base of the scoop.
George B. Sharp is first listed in 1850 directories as a silver and jewelry maker. In 1852-1853 he became exclusively employed for the Philidelphia retailers, Bailey & Co. In 1862 Sharp opened his own shop and remained the principal supplier for Bailey & Co until about 1870. He is noted for his high-quality designs, many of which were granted patents.
