Philadelphia, 1826-1838, comprising: punch bowl, teapot, lidded sugar, waste bowl, in various patterns, gilt highlights, largest 5-1/2 x 11 x 11-1/8 in.; diminutive flattened shell form scent bottle, attributed to Tucker, 1-3/8 x 1-1/8 x 3/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: For a similar Tucker teapot, see: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, object no. 2009.153a, b. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/19387
For a similar, unpainted Tucker scent bottle, see: Philadelphia Museum of Art, accession no. 1905-401. https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/136125
For a Tucker example with the same pattern as the teapot and sugar, see: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, object no. B.63.104.2. https://emuseum.mfah.org/objects/8498/saucer?ctx=a76d90709a8912e91a7581bea3efe1afe09d0a15&idx=21
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good overall condition, some small areas of gilt loss; teapot with some spider cracks to base, small chip to lid rim; waste bowl with crazing, 3-1/2 in. hairline to interior, and small area of retouch (see blacklight); punch bowl with sticker accretion to interior, some small spider cracks; cork broken in scent bottle Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.