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Lot 139
Sale 2100 - American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Nov 19, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$1,500 -
2,500
Price Realized
$1,905
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Two Rare Federal Silver Teapots, John David (active 1785-1811) and Thomas Shields (1743-1819), Philadelphia, PA, Circa 1800
The teapot by John David with beaded rims, lid with pineapple-form finial, the body engraved with monogram, "E.V.L.B.," and the underside engraved with date "1798," marked twice to underside; the teapot by Thomas Shields with beaded rims, the upper edge engraved with floral and scroll motifs, the lid with finial, the body engraved with monogram, "JGD," marked four times to underside.
H: 5 1/2 in. W: 9 1/2 in. D: 4 1/4 in. (tallest), Total weight: 32.06 oz. t.