$7,638
Old Newbury Crafters Sterling Enamel Accented Punch Bowl with Undertray and Ladle, Newburyport, mid-20th century, made for Shreve, Crump & Low, the ovoid bowl with all-over hammered texture, beaded rim, raised on openwork base of blue enameled rectangular plaques, on domed foot with beaded rim, ht. 10 1/4, dia. 14, the round undertray with hammered and beaded rim, dia. 18 3/4, both bearing engraved Roman numeral I to underside, the bowl engraved with anniversary names and dates and phrase "How do I love thee . . .", the ladle bearing maker's mark for Robert H. Lapham, double spouted with back tipt handle ending in row of beading, lg. 12 1/4 in., approx. 217 troy oz. total. Note: Believed to be made as a limited edition item by Old Newbury Crafters for Shreve, Crump & Low Co.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-04-24
