A Group of Six South and Central American Silver and Silvered-Metal Articles
Status:
Closed
Estimate: $200 - $300
Estimate$200 – $300
Status
Closed
A Group of Six South and Central American Silver and Silvered-Metal Articles
19th Century and Later
comprising a coin-inset mate cup and associated stopper, a stirrup silpper, three Peruvian table articles and a demitasse spoon with a scorpion-form handle. apparently unmarked Height of first 4 1/2 inches.
Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's. Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with the Furniture & Decorative Arts departments and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.