Lot Essay
James Reed, born in North Carolina, worked in Rutherford County between 1832-1850. For examples of his marks, see Benjamin Hubbard Caldwell, Jr., Tennessee Silversmiths, 1988, pp. 142-143.
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MARK OF J. REED, MULFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, CIRCA 1835
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A SILVER SUGAR BOWL AND CREAM JUG OF SOUTHERN INTEREST
MARK OF J. REED, MULFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, CIRCA 1835
Each of lobed circular form, on stepped pedestal foot, with die-rolled leaf-scroll bands at intervals, the lobed body with leaf-capped scroll handles, the domed cover with flower finial, each engraved with a monogram SGD, each marked under base
The sugar bowl 9 in. high; 26 oz. 10 dwt. (2)
MARK OF J. REED, MULFREESBORO, TENNESSEE, CIRCA 1835
Each of lobed circular form, on stepped pedestal foot, with die-rolled leaf-scroll bands at intervals, the lobed body with leaf-capped scroll handles, the domed cover with flower finial, each engraved with a monogram SGD, each marked under base
The sugar bowl 9 in. high; 26 oz. 10 dwt. (2)