Lot 461
  • 461

American silver six-piece tea and coffee set, Thomas Fletcher, Philadelphia, circa 1820-30

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on bases
  • silver, ivory
  • height of coffee pot 10 5/8 in.
  • 27 cm
comprising a large Teapot, small Teapot, Coffee Pot, Creamer, covered Sugar Bowl and Waste Bowl, the lobed bodies chased with matted leaves and monogrammed CEA, with applied scrolling foliage and berry rim, the foot rim with die-rolled fruit border, flowerhead finials

Condition

monograms and matted surface of leaves rubbed on most pieces, otherwise good condition and of good substantial weight. Please note that this lot was incorrectly labeled as Lot 462 in the printed catalog.
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Catalogue Note

Please note that this lot is limited to US buyers only.