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Lot 135
Sale 837 - Fine Silver from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth: Sold Without Reserve to Benefit Berea College
Oct 18, 2021
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$600 -
800
Price Realized
$688
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
An American Silver Presentation Chalice
William Forbes for Ball, Thompson & Black, New York, NY, Circa 1855
the cup engraved 'Georgian Bay/Lake Huron, June 22nd, 1855/Presented to/ Benjamin Wilkins Esq./ Commander of the Steamer Queen City/by the cabin passengers/a tribute to his vigilance and skill as an/officer/and his kindness as urbanity as a/Gentleman'.
marked 'FORBES' on underside of stem
8 ozt 12 dwt
Height 7 1/2 inches.
marked 'FORBES' on underside of stem
8 ozt 12 dwt
Height 7 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of Patricia Ann Black Smyth, Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sold to Benefit Berea College, Berea, Kentucky