For sale is a fine KINGS pattern coin silver crumber by Bailey
& Co of Philadelphia. The piece is
12 1/2 inches long and weighs 182 grams.
Th blade has a high scalloped back and is decorated with wriggle-work
engraving. It has an unusual shovel
shaped drop on the top of the blade. The
pattern is double-struck as shown. The piece
is monogrammed “R” on the handle front. The
piece is marked with a star and “BAILEY & CO.” as shown.
Condition on the piece is fairly good. There are some stubborn spots on the blade
and a nick with some corrosion at the handle joint. There is normal wear from use, and it has not
been buffed. A fine old piece of coin
silver!