Lot 1262
  • 1262

An American silver hot water urn, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1800

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked J.Lownes in a shaped cartouche twice on base rim
  • silver, ivory
  • height 15 1/4 in.
  • 38.7 cm
of heavy weight, lion-head masks and ring handles, engraved underneath base ESTHER

Provenance

Jackson/Gillooly, May 1989

Condition

good condition
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