pattern 197A, 197B and 197C. the largest example (197C) with a circa 1945-1977 mark, the middle example (197A) with a circa 1933-1944 'GJ' mark, the smallest example (197) with a crowned Jensen mark circa 1925-1932, each marked 'Sterling' 73 ozt 10 dwt Height of largest 8 inches.
Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts department and also the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's. Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.