A set of five silver tablespoons, Thomas Shields (1743-1819), Philadelphia, PA, and other, circa
A set of five silver tablespoons, Thomas Shields (1743-1819), Philadelphia, PA, and other, circa 1780-1790
Comprising four spoons by Thomas Shields and one by maker “I.VN," each with bright-cut decoration and drops at bowl backs, engraved with monogram, “JSMG,” with later engraved monograms and date to underside of handle, “MGB to JA and LVG 1885," marked.
L: 9 ½ in., Total weight: 8.875 oz. t.
Provenance
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt (1931-2022)
McDevitt was the daughter of Colonel Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.
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A set of five silver tablespoons, Thomas Shields (1743-1819), Philadelphia, PA, and other, circa 1780-1790
Comprising four spoons by Thomas Shields and one by maker “I.VN," each with bright-cut decoration and drops at bowl backs, engraved with monogram, “JSMG,” with later engraved monograms and date to underside of handle, “MGB to JA and LVG 1885," marked.
L: 9 ½ in., Total weight: 8.875 oz. t.
Provenance
Estate of Gwynne Garbisch McDevitt (1931-2022)
McDevitt was the daughter of Colonel Edgar William and Bernice Chrysler Garbisch.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
