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Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805
Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805

Featured Lots

The Collection of Richard Archer, Pittsburgh, PA - May 21, 2025

Fine large Federal coffeepot, James Musgrave, Philadelphia, circa 1795

Fine large Federal coffeepot, James Musgrave, Philadelphia, circa 1795

A fine mid-19th century Baltimore Masonic jewel by silversmith G.A.S. Wolf.

A fine mid-19th century Baltimore Masonic jewel by silversmith G.A.S. Wolf

Set of (4) shell topped tablespoons owned by Mary and Francis Scott Key, made by Georgetown (D.C.) silversmith, Charles A. Burnett, circa 1810.

Set of (4) shell topped tablespoons owned by Mary and Francis Scott Key, made by Georgetown (D.C.) silversmith, Charles A. Burnett, circa 1810

A scarce quart cann, Charles Louis Boehme, Baltimore, circa 1800

A scarce quart cann, Charles Louis Boehme, Baltimore, circa 1800

Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805

Four-piece coffee and tea set, Joseph Lownes, Philadelphia, circa 1805

An historically significant English snuff box owned by Col. David Cobb, aide de camp to George Washington. Silversmith, William Simmons, London, 1779-80

An historically significant English snuff box owned by Col. David Cobb, aide de camp to George Washington. Silversmith, William Simmons, London, 1779-80

Large Monteith style punch bowl, Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore, circa 1845

Large Monteith style punch bowl, Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore, circa 1845

Pair of teaspoons, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1765.

Pair of teaspoons, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1765

George III sterling fox head snuff mull, George Tye, Birmingham, 1829-30.

George III sterling fox head snuff mull, George Tye, Birmingham, 1829-30.

A rare Charles II silver gilt perfume flask, circa 1680.

A rare Charles II silver gilt perfume flask, circa 1680

A rare engraved small Queen Anne box, Dru Drury I, London, mark entered 1711

A rare engraved small Queen Anne box, Dru Drury I, London, mark entered 1711

An exceedingly rare late 18th century gold teaspoon by French emigre jeweler and goldsmith, Pierre Morin, Baltimore. Made for the McKim family

An exceedingly rare late 18th century gold teaspoon by French emigre jeweler and goldsmith, Pierre Morin, Baltimore. Made for the McKim family

Ornate New England presentation water pitcher, Lincoln & Foss, Boston, circa 1860.

Ornate New England presentation water pitcher, Lincoln & Foss, Boston, circa 1860.

Pair of coin silver beakers, Fletcher & Gardiner, Boston, circa 1810.

Pair of coin silver beakers, Fletcher & Gardiner, Boston, circa 1810

Group of (2) silver articles from the McKim family of Baltimore: a lidded mustard pot on tray and small cream pot, both 1870s

Group of (2) silver articles from the McKim family of Baltimore: a lidded mustard pot on tray and small cream pot, both 1870s

The Archer 'stillborn' set of (6) birdback teaspoons, circa late 18th century

The Archer 'stillborn' set of (6) birdback teaspoons, circa late 18th century