01-11-201401-11-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2698BBoston
January 11, 2014 10:00 AMCalender
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Jones, Ball & Co. Coin Silver Footed Tray

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$2,760$2,300
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2698BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 11, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Jones, Ball & Co. Coin Silver Footed Tray, Boston, 1853-55, ovoid with an oak leaf and acorn decoration to border, with a stepped rim, engraved foliate scrolls centering on an inscription "John Carter Brown/1854," on four oak leaf feet, lg. 16 in., approx. 47.2 troy oz.

Provenance: By family decent from John Carter Brown II (1797-1874) to the present owner.
Estimate $500-700

In good overall condition with only minor surface abrasions.


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Keywords

Jones Ball & Co., John Carter Brown II