June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two
Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2440
AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEASPOONS AND SUGAR TONGS, LOT OF FIVE
Estimate: $80 - $120
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEASPOONS AND SUGAR TONGS, LOT OF FIVE, comprising a pair of sugar tongs by William Roe of Albany, Kingston, Troy, and New York City, NY (active 1776-1830) having tapered handles with ovoid grips, and a set of four teaspoons marked "I. BECK." possibly for John O. Beck of Philadelphia, PA (active c. 1834) with engraved "CWC" initials. Each impressed with a mark, tongs with "W [pellet] R" mark having a notched cartouche, which had been formerly attributed to William Richardson of Richmond, VA (active 1769-1809). Total weight: 2.930 ozt. Late 18th/first half 19th century.
Literature: For Roe mark, see Hollan - Virginia Silversmiths, p. 652, mark Roe-NY-1.
Condition
Very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, and nicks; spoons with one or a few small dents to bowls.
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Estates from North Carolina.
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