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Description:
Coin Silver Teapot, John Wolfe Forbes, New York, early 19th century, the teapot with fluted decoration on the body, carved ebony handle, and hinged lid with urn finial, the bottom marked "I.W.FORBES" in a sunken cartouche, ht. 8 3/4 in., approx. 21.8 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700
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John Wolfe ForbesStephen 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
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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