- 1342
A set of four American silver spoons, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1795
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- marked REVERE in rectangle on back of handles
- silver
- length 8 7/8 in.
- 22.5 cm
the bright-cut handles each monogrammed SSP
Provenance
Samuel Parkman (1751-1824), m. Sarah Rogers (1755-1835)
Condition
bowls with a few minor dings but barely any wear to edges, engravings softened, overall good condition, nice color
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Kane lists several pieces engraved with the initials SSP for Samuel and Sarah Parkman in her catalog Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, pp. 818-841. Listed are three tablespoons (sold Christie's, June 22, 1994, lot 66), a tablespoon (sold Sotheby's, January 28-31, 1987, lot 288), two ladles, a pair of sugar tongs (Worcester Art Museum, 1965, no. 14), and a teaspoon (Chrysler Museum).
A pair of teaspoons engraved and monogrammed to match this set of four are in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, see Kathryn C. Buhler, American Silver 1655-1825 in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, no. 397, p. 448. An entry dated March 3, 1795 in Revere's account book charged Parkman for six silver teaspoons, and an entry dated August 22, 1795 for twelve silver teaspoons. The twelve are now in the R.W. Norton Art Gallery in Shreveport, LA and match exactly the two in MFA, Boston.