The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
Pair of American Silver Sugar Tongs and Chatelaine Hook, Joseph Richardson, Jr, Philadelphia, Circa 1790
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
Pair of American Silver Sugar Tongs and Chatelaine Hook
Joseph Richardson, Jr, Philadelphia
Circa 1790
The Tongs with bright-cut with flowers, feather edge rim; the hook initialed ES, marked J(pellet)R and hung with a later cylindrical container.
For non-silver lots related to the Richardson family of Philadelphia, please see lots 249 and 334-337 in this sale.