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Lot 410

William Thomson (American, active 1810-1834) Four-Piece Coin Silver Tea and Coffee Service, c. 1810-1834 New York, New York Coin silver | 130.3 ozt. Maker's mark and 1823 on underside Teapot, creamer, sugar & waste bowl

Ornately decorated throughout with repousse flowering cornucopias and applied borders depicting sheaves of wheat alternating with scenes of rural farm life. Covers with repousse wheat finials, foliate-capped C-scroll handles, cast wheat spout on the coffee pot - the whole raised on cast acanthus and wheat legs atop ball feet. Four assorted monograms. An ambitious and masterfully executed service from one of New York's early 19th century silversmiths.

Offered in our June 17th auction - Estimate: $5,000-$7,000.

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Lot 1429

Daum Nancy (French, est. 1878) Silver Mounted Cameo Jug Art Nouveau cameo glass with sterling silver mounts 8½ in. H x 7½ in. L x 2½ in. W Marked "Daum Nancy" on base | Sterling marked

Green cameo glass decorated with thistles highlighted in gold paint - dragon form handle, fish at spout. A quintessential expression of Art Nouveau naturalism from one of France's most celebrated glass houses.

Offered in our June 18th auction - Estimate: $600-$1,000.

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Lot 1210
American, 20th Century Trompe l'oeil Tea Time, 1994 Mixed media - painted wood, resin Table: 18 in. H x 14½ in. W x 14½ in. D Largest teacup: 3½ in. H x 6 in. W x 6 in. D
Wooden painted table by Art of the Finish, hand signed and dated on underside, together with two faux cups of tea by Jeremy's Place, NYC - a wry and charming exercise in visual deception, inviting a second and third look.

Offered in our upcoming auction - Estimate: $400-$600.

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