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Two American Silver Teaspoons, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1790
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on reverse of handle PR in rectangle (Kane mark F)
- Yes
- length 4 13/16 in.
- 12.2cm
the bowls with rounded strap drop on back, handles with slightly pointed and down-turned terminals, bright-cut and engraved with script initials ID within medallion and above pendant foliage, the reverse with later date 1798
Provenance
Isaiah Doane (1753-1805) and his wife Hannah Bartlett (1758-1814), thence by descent to the present owner
Literature
Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts and Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 843.
Condition
as noted re later date, both with wear to engraving, both a little rough at ends of bowls
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
Three slightly longer teaspoons (5 1/2 in.) with identical engraved decoration and initials are in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, gift of Arthur D. Foss, 1939.