$504
American Empire Coin Silver Teapot, New York/Philadelphia, John Crawford, maker, c. 1835, squat urn-form, the domed lid with inverted berry finial, with girdle band of fruiting hops vine, base of body lobed, on rectangular foot with shell rims, the loop handle with bird form terminal, and serpentine spout with beast head spout, monogrammed, ht. 9 in., approx. 26 troy oz. pot pushed down on front edge of foot, making pot sit at an angle. overall minor age wear.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-10-03