American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover, Maker's Mark DV probably for Daniel Van Voorhis, Philadelphia or New Jersey, Circa 1780-81
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
American Silver Sugar Bowl and Cover
Maker's Mark DV probably for Daniel Van Voorhis, Philadelphia or New Jersey
Circa 1780-81
Inverted pear form with gadroon borders, engraved with contemporary cypher WEG and engraved with festoons hung from a ribbon bow, large bud finial, marked three times on base DV in rectangle, engraved with scratch weight 15=8-0.
15 oz
466 g
Height: 7 3/4 inches
19.6 cm
Charles B. Valentine, Richmond, VA, lent to
Virginia Museum of Replica Handbags s, purchased in 1950, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund
Christie's New York, May 18, 2005, lot 70
Virginia Museum of Replica Handbags s, purchased in 1950, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund
Christie's New York, May 18, 2005, lot 70
Virginia Museum of Replica Handbags s, 1954-1968, 1970-1972, 1976-1983
Mysteries of American Silver, January 15- February 14, 1960
Mysteries of American Silver, January 15- February 14, 1960
The Art Quarterly, Autumn 1953, Vol. XVI, no. 3, p. 254 (listed as David Vinton)
Maine Antiques Digest, August 2005
Maine Antiques Digest, August 2005
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