Lot 158
  • 158

A pair of American silver salvers, James Howell, Philadelphia, circa 1800

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • each marked on base twice JHowell in script
  • Silver
  • diameter 8 7/8 in.
  • 22.5cm
on three claw and ball feet, shaped circular with applied scroll and shell border, centers engraved with contemporary foliate monogram EP within laurel wreath

Condition

small dents to both, one salver with splitting at seams where the feet meet body, one salver with a repair to rim
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