$1,778
Three Piece Federal Coin Silver Tea Set, Philadelphia, c. 1817, Edward Lownes, maker, comprising teapot, covered sugar urn, and milk jug, all with waisted ovoid bodies, gadrooned rims, on tiered trumpet feet, lids with flame finials, teapot with carved fruitwood handle, sugar urn with acorn handles, bright cut monogram, teapot ht. 10 1/2 in., approx. 70 troy oz. chip/loss to thumbpiece of teapot''s fruitwood handle (approx. 3/8"). minor surface/age wear, with a few light pinpoints and edge nicks. monogram TEM or JEM.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-10-03