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
Two Pewter Porringers, the first David Melville (1756-1794) Newport, RI; the second Gershom Jones (1751-1809), Providence, RI, Circa 1785 and 1790
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
600 - 1,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Two Pewter Porringers
the first David Melville (1756-1794) Newport, RI; the second Gershom Jones (1751-1809), Providence, RI
Circa 1785 and 1790
The first with touch mark MADE IN NEWPORT/ BY D. MELVILLE above five petals and thirteen stars; the second with touch mark of lion passant and flanking initials G I on handle.
The first Height 2 1/4 in. by Width 5 1/4 in. by Diameter 8 in.
The second: Dr. Robert and Phyllis Mallory III, North White Plains, New York;
Independent Appraisers and Auctioneers, Bronxville, New York, lot 346.
Independent Appraisers and Auctioneers, Bronxville, New York, lot 346.