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A Federal Four-Piece Silver Tea Service
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$2,250
Live Auction
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Description
A Federal Four-Piece Silver Tea Service
Joel Sayre (1778-1818) And John Sayre (1771-1852), Southampton, New York, Circa 1790-1795
comprising a coffeepot by John Sayre, and a creamer, waste bowl, and teapot stand by Joel Sayre, each piece with matching engraved decoration, including circular cartouche with leaf border, bearing monogram, "SMN," all marked to underside or base.
Height 8 3/4 x width 12 x depth 4 1/2 inches (teapot), Total weight: 46.705 oz. t.
Condition
Each in overall fine and usable condition. Surface wear and tarnish commensurate with age and use. Some light rubbing to the decoration, but well in tact throughout. Age crack to the handle of the coffeepot, but no concern for the structural integrity.
Provenance
Provenance:A Virginia collector.