March 3, 2023: Winter Americana Day 2
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Lot 1447
AMERICAN, POSSIBLY PHILADELPHIA / SOUTH CAROLINA, ENGRAVED-DECORATED COIN SILVER TEASPOON
Estimate: $50 - $80
Sold for
$137.50
Sold Price includes BP
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, POSSIBLY PHILADELPHIA / SOUTH CAROLINA, ENGRAVED-DECORATED COIN SILVER TEASPOON, having an oval bowl on a flared handle with pointed tip and a U-drop, featuring bright-cut engraved decoration to handle with "C / J A" initials. Back marked with "E [pellet] R" maker's mark, possibly attributed to Enos Reeves of Philadelphia, PA (active +1774, 1784-1785) and Charleston, SC (active 1785-1807). Total weight: 0.375 ozt. Late 18th/early 19th century. 5 1/4" L.
Literature: Hollan - Hidden Treasures: Re-Assessing South Carolina Silversmiths and Related Artisans to 1861, pp. 656-657, mark D, noted as a possibly mark but needs corroboration.
Condition
Very good overall condition with some wear, surface scratches, a dent to bowl, some worn spots to engraving and to bowl tip, possible small repair or imperfections to bowl.
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