Lot 3214
  • 3214

A Group Of American Silver Spoons, Philadelphia, circa 1790

Estimate
1,600 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • silver
comprising a set of six bird-back bright-cut tablespoons by Abraham Dubois, Philadelphia; a plain tablespoon by the same; a set of six bright-cut tablespoons by Roland Parry, Philadelphia. Together with a set of four feather-edge tablespoons engraved with tree crests, marked JR fleur-de-lys between, possibly Johnson & Riley of Baltimore, circa 1775. 17 pieces.

Condition

all with light signs of wear, but bright-cut crisp
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