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A rare American silver extensive tea and coffee service, Abraham Dubois, Philadelphia, circa 1790
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked A. Dubois in rectangle on underside of teapot, on base rim of coffee pot, on underside of tea caddy, twice on underside of waste bowl, and on handles of spoons, marked AD in oval twice on base rim of sugar bowl and twice on underside of creamer, salver and tongs apparently unmarked
- Silver
- height of coffee pot 14 in.
- 35.5cm
comprising a galleried Teapot, Coffee Pot, Tea Caddy, galleried covered Sugar Bowl, Creamer with later cover, Waste Bowl, Salver, Sugar Tongs and four bird-back bowl Teaspoons, all with bright-cut engraved floral wreathes and a ribbon-tied pendant oval cartouche above crossed laurel branches, with contemporary monogram EMJ, square plinth bases raised on four ball feet, pineapple finials
Provenance
The monogram is that of Edward and Mary Ireland of Upton, Baltimore.
Sotheby's, New York, Important American Silver, Jan. 27, 1989, sale 5809, lot 900.
Sotheby's, New York, Important American Silver, Jan. 27, 1989, sale 5809, lot 900.
Literature
Illustrated in Stephen G. C. Ensko, American Silversmiths and their Marks, III, p. 81.
Condition
all with softening to engravings and monograms, rubbed more heavily on salver and tongs; creamer as noted regarding lid and with loose pin; sugar bowl with one slightly bent foot, otherwise good condition
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
This is apparently the most complete known American silver tea set of the Federal period.