04-09-201104-09-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2542BBoston
April 9, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
794

Pair of Federal Coin Silver Waiters

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$1,659$1,400
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.

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