04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Four Federal Coin Silver Place Spoons

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$237$200
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Four Federal Coin Silver Place Spoons, a pair by Joel Sayre, New York, c. 1799, with bright-cut monogram, lg. 9 1/2; and two Philadelphia, with bright-cut engraving and monogram, one by Samuel Williamson, c. 1794, the other Abraham Dubois, c. 1777, lg. 8 3/4 and 9 in., respectively; sold with an unmarked pair of late 18th century openwork sugar tongs, possibly American, (5 items total),approx. 9 troy oz. total.
Estimate $200-250

age typical wear to tips of bowls. Williamson spoon with repair at stem (joining end of handle to stem).

Keywords

Samuel Williamson, Joel Sayre, Philadelphia, Abraham Dubois