Decorative Arts & Design

November 2126, 2020
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LOT 156

Lot 156

American Silver Teapot, John Wesley Forbes, New York, N.Y., c.1810

American Silver Teapot, John Wesley Forbes, New York, N.Y., c.1810
Lot 156 Details
American Silver Teapot, John Wesley Forbes, New York, N.Y., c.1810

height 8.3 in — 21 cm
29.2 oz. — 908 grams (gross)

Estimate $700-$1,000

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Literature:

A very closely similar teapot is illustrated by Waters, Deborah Dependahl, in Three Centuries of Precious Metals in New York City, Museum of New York City, Vol. II, p.322

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two very minor dents; otherwise substantially in good condition; marks under the belly are a little worn, but well legible

LOT 156
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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