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Sat, Jul 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 533

Five Piece American Coin Silver Tea Service, Tray

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000

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American, early 19th century, lobed bodies with bud finials, dyed rolled borders,ÿdie ivory spacers,ÿmarks for John Wolfe Forbes (New York, NY, working 1802-1831), no monograms, 148.64 oz. T. gross weight,ÿ15-1/2 in. hot water urn with matching teapot, covered sugar, creamer and waste; with later tray two handle tray, reported to be made to match service, marked "Sterling", no maker's mark, 197.78 oz. T. gross weight, 31-3/4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Note:

?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may not bid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn.

Condition

some with partial marks, dents and wear

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