Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1183
Four Coin Silver and Three English Silver Spoons, North Carolina Family History
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
including three English silver spoons, all with heraldic device with winged spur (reported to be the Johnston family crest), marks for George Smith and William Fearn, 1790, probably London, 5-3/8 in.; and four coin silver spoons, oval handles, all monogrammed "WMM", marked "IB", 5-5/8 in. (descended in the Martin/Wood family), 3.22 oz. T. total weight
Provenance: A Historic Edenton Family Collection
Note: Johnston Family was well know in early North Carolina history including Gabriel Johnston (1698-1752) North Carolina's royal governor from 1734 to 1752 and Samuel Johnston (1733-1816) was a lawyer, Governor of North Carolina from 1787 to 1789, Senator from 1789 to 1793, and owner of the Hayes.
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A Historic Edenton Family Collection
all with typical wear and damage
