$2,115
New York Federal Coin Silver Three Piece Tea Service, c. 1785, Hugh Wishart, maker, comprising ovoid tea pot, creamer and covered sugar, bright cut engraved with swag band at rim, with band of patera roundels on diapered ground at body, over leafy garlands over shields, the domed lids with urn finials, creamer and sugar with reeded angular handles, pot with fruitwood angular handle, monogrammed to one side, pot ht. 7 1/2 in., approx. 37 troy oz. total.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2004-01-24