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Lot 2
Sale 6077 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Apr 22, 2015
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$1,000 -
1,500
Price Realized
$6,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two silver academic and masonic jewels and an American military silver shoulder-belt plate one with maker's mark, "wf," possibly for william faris (1728-1804) or william forbe
s (1751-1840) The first, a silver masonic jewel depicting an architectural arch on stepped plinth, all enclosing the letter "G" perched atop triangle, maker's mark to verso; the second, engraved on one side with crossed quills and the initials "CMS," the other side with open book; together with a silver shoulder-belt or hat plate, of oval form engraved with eagle perched on anchor surrounded by thirteen stars.
L: 2 3/8 in. (longest) Total Weight: 1 troy oz.