761 Durham Road Pineville, PA 18946, United States
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Locati LLC is proud to present American Furniture and Silver from the Collection of C Thomas Attix, Jr., who was a lifelong collector of American material culture with a particular fondness of furniture, coin silver, and Oriental rugs. His collection reflects his interest in the Delaware Valley, with an emphasis on mid 18th through early 19th century silversmiths and figured hardwoods vetted by his discerning eye for form and surface. Among the highlights are a Thomas Stretch Philadelphia clock, a collection of figured maple furniture, and silver by noted makers such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Richard Humphreys.
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LOT 6:
Three Coin Silver Tongs, Philadelphia and New York Makers
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Sold for: $300
Start price:
$
100
Estimated price :
$200 - $300
Buyer's Premium: 21%
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sales tax: 6%
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Three Coin Silver Tongs, Philadelphia and New York Makers
A pair of tongs by Fletcher and Gardiner, Philadelphia c.1815-1922 with acorn terminals and acanthus leaf decoration with demi-lion crest at the top with, a pair of tongs by R & W Wilson, Philadelphia c. 1830, with shell terminals, Sheaf of Wheat and grapevine decoration , and an example by Samuel Benedict, New York c. 1850, with shell terminals and basket of flowers at the handles
Dimensions: Tongs range from 6 1/2" to 7 1/4", the approximate weight is 7.47 troy ounces.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.
Condition:
All pieces are in good condition, with minor expected wear.
