04-06-201304-06-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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April 6, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Assembled Six-piece Silver Tea and Coffee Service

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$5,100$4,250
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2645BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 06, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Assembled Six-piece Silver Tea and Coffee Service, late 19th century, each of a similar pattern with pineapple finials, pear-shaped bodies decorated with leafy vines and flower buds, and faux bois handles and spouts, comprising three pieces of Bigelow, Kennard & Co. sterling silver: coffeepot, teapot, and open waste bowl, coffeepot ht. 10 3/4; and three pieces of Ball, Black & Co. coin silver: teapot, covered creamer, and covered sugar, teapot ht. 9 1/2 in., approx. 150.3 total troy oz.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Probable monogram removal. Creamer and sugar with finial off kilter. Sugar with pin prick-size dent. Waste bowl with series of small shallow dents to one side.


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Keywords

Assembled Six-piece Silver Tea and Coffee Service, Bigelow Kennard & Co., Ball Black & Co.