01-11-201401-11-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
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January 11, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Pair of Shreve, Brown & Co. Sterling Silver Covered Vegetable Dishes

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$1,800$1,500
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2698BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 11, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Pair of Shreve, Brown & Co. Sterling Silver Covered Vegetable Dishes, Boston, 1857-60, ovoid with removable handles decorated with a shell and scroll motif, the dish and cover each with beaded details, the cover with an engraved armorial and presentation engraving "J.C & S.A.B./June 23rd 1859," lg. 11 1/4 in., approx. 86.7 troy oz.

Provenance: By family decent from John Carter Brown II (1797-1874) and his wife Sophia Augusta Browne Brown (1825-1909) to the present owner.
Estimate $600-800

Covers and dishes may be associated. One cover with dent. Usage wear/surface abrasions.


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Keywords

Shreve Brown & Co., John Carter Brown II, Sophia Augusta Browne