Lot 119

Five Piece New York Coin Silver Tea Service, John Crawford

Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

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American, early 19th century, oval lobed body, sheaf of wheat decoration on lid and finial, floral and grape die rolled bands, dragon spouts, ivory spacers, monogram each side, marks for John Crawford (New York, NY, working 1815-1845), 152.6 oz. T., 14-3/4 in. hot water kettle on stand with matching teapot, covered sugar, creamer and waste

Provenance: Paul W. Cooley, Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut

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

waste interior with numerous small scratches (possibly used to hold pens), base rim bent; covered sugar with rim dents on cover, base rim bent; teapot with dents, one patch at monogram; kettle with marks for Reed & Barton and sterling (possibly later marks), base of stand and burner marked sterling; creamer with dents and two dents with punchers; all with light scratches, small dents, and wear

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Paul W. Cooley, Moyer Gallery, Hartford, Connecticut; The Collection of Clare and Jared Edwards, West Hartford, Connecticut