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 208:
Pr. Coin Silver Spoons, Peter Bentzon, African American Silversmith
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Sold for: $2,500
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
3,206.50
Start price:
$
250
Estimated price :
$500 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 21%
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sales tax: 6%
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Pr. Coin Silver Spoons, Peter Bentzon, African American Silversmith
A pair of fiddle back serving spoons with marker's mark as pictured.
Peter Bentzon (c. 1783–c. 1850) was an American silversmith. He was one of the first known silversmiths in the United States who was of African descent. Some of Bentzon's silverwork has been identified, as he marked all his works with his initials.
Dimensions: each is 8 1/2" long. The total approximate weight is 3.2 troy ounces.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of C. Thomas Attix Jr., East Windsor, New Jersey.
Condition:
Expected wear as pictured.
