Lot 360
  • 360

A MONUMENTAL AMERICAN SILVER KETTLE ON LAMPSTAND, LINCOLN & FOSS, BOSTON, CIRCA 1850

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases of kettle, lampstand and burner.
  • silver, wood
  • height overall 21 in.
  • 53.3 cm
boldly chased with scrolling foliage, the sides applied with 18th-century fêtes galants, the back cartouche engraved with crest of a griffon's head erased with star in its beak, the hinged cover with a flowering sprig finial, on a matching stand with detachable lamp.

Provenance

Cobblestone Antiques, July 1996

Exhibited

Seattle Art Museum, March 1998 - April 2002

Condition

lampstand with splits in two spots where the leg is soldered to top; burner with some small dings; otherwise good
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Catalogue Note

Charles M. Foss and Albert L. Lincoln (active 1847-1858) advertised as "Importers and dealers in Rich Watches, Jewelry & Silver Ware," at Court and Washington Streets. They used numerous suppliers in both Boston and New York, and sold items on to other retailers as well.
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