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An American silver teapot and a creamer and matching sugar bowl, Joseph Lownes and Harvey Lewis, Philadelphia, dated 1803 and circa 1815
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- teapot marked twice on underside JLownes in shaped rectangle, creamer and sugar bowl each marked twice on underside H.Lewis in serrated rectangle
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 10 3/4 in.
- 27.3cm
Teapot on plinth base, with beaded borders, ebonized wood hoop handle, and urn finial, one side with contemporary foliate monogram SP, base rim engraved "Samuel Williams & Sarah Poultney" and "Married 1803"; Creamer and Sugar Bowl with beaded borders, sugar bowl with acorn finial, both with contemporary foliate monogram MGJ
Condition
coffee pot with small dings to body, softening to engraving and wear to finish of ebonized handle, creamer with dent to base, sugar bowl with small dents and dings to body, otherwise good
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Samuel Williams (b. 1766), son of Samuel and Ann, married Sarah Poultney in Friends' Meeting House, North High St, Philadelphia, PA on January 13, 1803.