Lot 148
  • 148

A Set of Six American Silver Julep Cups, Fletcher & Gardiner, Philadelphia, circa 1815

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • each marked on base FLETCHER & GARDINER in a ring, two also marked PHILA in rectangle in center of ring
  • Silver
  • height 3 3/8 in.
  • 8.6cm
each of baluster form with slightly flaring rim applied with narrow gadrooned band

Condition

all with dents and ginds to sides but none through-- four with significant dents, one with led solder at inside base rim
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