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Lot Essay
In January 1827, six months after Thomas Jefferson's death, the contents of Monticello were sold at an auction that lasted five days. Later in the 19th century a descendent bought back property from the Jefferson estate, and by 1916 material had been given on long-term loan to the White House and the State Department. By family tradition this Continental silver plate and Japanese water dropper, which were also on loan to Monticello, belonged to Jefferson and were sold in the 1827 auction.
The arms are those of Jefferson, and match those engraved on a silver tea urn at Monticello. It is likely that both objects were engraved after Thomas Jefferson's death.
The arms are those of Jefferson, and match those engraved on a silver tea urn at Monticello. It is likely that both objects were engraved after Thomas Jefferson's death.