04-10-201004-10-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2498Boston
April 10, 2010 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Silver Flatware Items

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$593$500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2498Location: BostonDate / Time: April 10, 2010 10:00AM

Description:

Three Silver Flatware Items, a Colonial toddy ladle with turned wood handle, Samuel Casey, South Kingstown, Rhode Island, c. 1750, lg. 12, an unmaked strainer/mote spoon, purportedly owned by Mary Richmond Bishop, wife of General A.E. Burnside, with twisted stem, lg. 9 1/2, and a George I marrow scoop, London, 1723, Isaac Cornafleau, maker, lg. 9 1/8 in., approx. 4 troy oz.; sold with a pair of silver plate sugar nips.
Estimate $300-500

the ladle with possible repaired join of handle to bowl (or just somewhat crude construction). age typical light dings around bowl. the other pieces with minor light usage wear.

Keywords

South Kingstown, Rhode Island, Samuel Casey, Bishop , wife, Mary Richmond Bishop, General A.E., London