$700
WILLIAM FORBES FOR BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK COIN SILVER TEA SET, 19TH C. , THREE PIECES, WITH TRAY, L 27":American coin silver set by William Forbes (1798-1888) for Ball, Tompkins & Black (1839-1851) includes 1 teapot, H.9", 1 creamer, and 1 covered sugar bowl; each piece is of octagonal section with molded rim and base, broad chased scrolling foliate banding, and engraved script monogram, stamped underneath (see additional photo), raised on cast feet. Totaling approximately 34.6 troy oz. Together with 1 Sheffield plate serving tray, also 19th century, with leaf motif about the edge and handles, chased well along with Gothic initial D, with no apparent maker's marks, L.27" x 17". Four items total. For a high resolution photo
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2015-12-12
