Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2542BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 09, 2011 10:00AM
Description:
Pair of Federal Coin Silver Waiters, Philadelphia, c. 1805, James Howell, maker, round, rim applied with scrolls and shells, raised on three claw-and-ball feet, engraved to center with monogram within laurel wreath, dia. 8 7/8 in., approx. 21 troy oz.
Estimate $1,200-1,500
one with two old repairs at two spots along rim (at join of a leg, the other affecting maker's mark). the other with small metal tears to tray above two of the feet; dent to center.