The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
Copper Tea Kettle, Joseph Harbeson (1770-1822), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Circa 1800
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
500 - 800 USD
Lot Details
Description
Copper Tea Kettle
Joseph Harbeson (1770-1822)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Circa 1800
Stamped J HARBESON on handle.
Height 11 inches
The youngest son of Benjamin Harbeson Sr., Joseph Harbeson worked as a copper, tin, and pewter smith in Philadelphia from 1790 to 1806, d.b.a. Benjamin Harbeson & Sons and as B. & J. Harbeson for part of this time. He moved to Pittsburg in 1805 and partnered with John Town until 1810 when he returned to Philadelphia to work as an ironmonger.