American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 96
Four Piece Philadelphia Coin Silver Tea Service, Brown Family Provenance
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500
Sold for
$4,250
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
Pennsylvania, early 19th century, ovoid forms, die rolled borders, bud finials, teapot handles with open acanthus terminals, sugar with ram's heads, ivory spacers, monograms "B", marks for John McMullin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1790-1841), 105.90 oz. T., including two 10-1/2 in. teapots with matching covered sugar, and creamer
Provenance: Northeast Auctions, August 2-4, 2013, lot 1469, $2,400; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
Note: Reported to have been made for the Brown Family of Rhode Island. The Brown family is a prominent historical family in Rhode Island starting from 1638. Four merchant brothers—Nicholas, Joseph, John, and Moses—helped found Brown University (originally the College of Rhode Island). Their family had a major impact on maritime commerce, manufacturing, and the abolitionist movement
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.
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Northeast Auctions, August 2-4, 2013, lot 1469, $2,400; The Delany Collection of American Furniture and Decorative Arts
good condition, small dents, and typical wear
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