George C. Howe is recorded as working as George C. Howe & Co. in New York City for only two years: 1839 and 1840.  For several years before and after this he worked in partnership with others. 

These three heavy 9 inch servers are  free of unusual wear or damage and have a beautiful patina.  Their pointed bowls are without wear or roll, and other than a shallow dimple in one there are no dings, scratches, breaks or repairs.  Each straight, turned-down handle has a short back mid-rib and broad drop, and each is monogrammed " C J B " in flowing period script.  The maker's mark, GEO.C.HOWE&CO in a rectangular punch with pseudomarks, is on the handle's reverse.  

LENGTH:  9 inches

COMBINED WEIGHT:  6.15 ounces

Please email questions to antem1@earthlink.net for a prompt reply.