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
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Three Pewter Basins
American
Late 18th- Early 19th Century
The first by William Will (1742-1798), Philadelphia, PA, circa 1780; with touch mark Wm WILL/PHILA. on interior bottom. The second attributed to Gershom Jones (1751-1809) or Nathaniel Frink (Unknown), Providence, RI or Northampton, MA; with touch mark of a splayed eagle clutching multiple arrow, encircled by stars. The third probably Frederick Basset (1761-1800), New York, NY, circa 1780; with indistinct touch mark of a fleur de lis above initials [F]B.
The first Height 1 1/2 in. by Diameter 6 1/2 in.