The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Pfaffenroth: American Furniture, Silver and Decorative Arts
American Bronze Posnet, Attributed to Lawrence Langworthy, Newport, Rhode Island, Circa 1740
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 19, 09:11 PM GMT
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
American Bronze Posnet
Attributed to Lawrence Langworthy
Newport, Rhode Island
Circa 1740
stamped NEWPORT on handle.
Height 6 1/2 in. by Length 13 in. by Diameter 5 1/2 in.
Purportedly found in an old house in Jamaica, Long Islnad;
Estate of Forrest Bonshire, Setauket, New York
South Bay Auctions, Inc., Sale 285 3377-183, June 2013, lot 218
Estate of Forrest Bonshire, Setauket, New York
South Bay Auctions, Inc., Sale 285 3377-183, June 2013, lot 218