Coin silver flatware set made by Cincinnati, Ohio silversmith C. Oskamp.This flatware set has a total of 65 pieces including twelve 7 5/8" large forks, twelve 7 1/16" small forks, twelve 7" dessert spoons, twenty-three 5 3/5" teaspoons and six 8 9/16" tablespoons.All pieces are beautifully engraved and have the company's earliest silver mark, the C & O in diamonds cartouche.Ca. 1850.All pieces are monogrammed "C.M.B.".Found in Hamilton, Ohio from family descendant stating this flatware set was from the family of Colonel Carlton Bates of Hamilton, Ohio.61 troy oz. EST.$1,500. - $2,000.
