$5,355
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Auction: November 10, 2021 11:00:00 AM EDT
With scalloped rim, on scrolled feet, the center decorated with engraved neo-rococo motifs surrounding engraved inscription, "Presented BY THE PASSENGERS OF the Packet Ship, George Washington/ TO CAPTN. AMBROSE BURROWS/ Her Commander,/ As a Testimonial of their Respect for his Abilities as a Seaman and Gratitude for his kindness and unwearied attention to their comfort and happiness during the Voyage from NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL/ Feby. 1841.," marked to underside,and with additional mark, "Wordley & Mayer, Liverpool."
H: 1 1/2 in. Dia: 14 1/4 in., Weight: 37.42 oz. t.Provenance
Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 22, 2010, lot 504
A private New Jersey collection.