The Shaker Collection of Erhart Muller
Description:
Tin Spout Cup and Cookie or Cracker Cutter, late 19th century, tinned sheet iron cup with tapered handle soldered over seam, applied spout over round hole cut into side of the cup below the rim set 90 degrees around rim from handle, domed lid set with tin washer in center and turned wooden knob painted black, ht. 4, dia. 4 1/4; hexagonal cookie or cracker cutter consisting of a flat, six-sided top, 3/8-in. hole in center, arched handle with fluted cutting sides, inset from top surface, wd. 2 3/4; sold with a steel chopper with turned wood handle, the blade marked "C.W. DUNLAP/& Co/NEW YORK," ht. 7, wd. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $100-150
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Keywords
set 90Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
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