- 3207
An American Silver Teapot, Joseph Richardson Jr., Philadelphia, circa 1790
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base JR in rectangle
- Silver, wood
- length 11in. (28 cm)
- 28cm
oval with straight sides and applied beaded borders, one side engraved with a contemporary monogram RMT within rope-tied husks, straight spout, the stepped shoulders with conforming stepped domed hinged cover and urn finial, leaf-capped wood handle
Provenance
Rebecca Trenchard, Philadelphia, thus by descent
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 27, 29 January 1983, lot 121
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 27, 29 January 1983, lot 121
Condition
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
The monogram is that of Rebecca Trenchard (b. 1775) , who married James Kinsey (b. 1773), an attorney in Philadelphia.
The 1983 Sotheby's sale of this teapot also included a slightly smaller matching teapot (lot 122) and sugar bowl (lot 123), both by Richardson, circa 1790 and identically engraved.
The 1983 Sotheby's sale of this teapot also included a slightly smaller matching teapot (lot 122) and sugar bowl (lot 123), both by Richardson, circa 1790 and identically engraved.