Lot Essay
A cream jug and covered sugar urn with similar engraving by John Vernon was sold at Christie's East, October 23, 2000 lot 111.
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MARKED JOHN VERNON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1792
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A SILVER THREE-PIECE TEA SERVICE
Marked John Vernon, New York, circa 1792
Comprising: teapot, cream jug and covered sugar urn, the teapot oval with beaded border at foot and rim, the hinged cover with urn finial, with straight spout and wooden loop handle, the cream and sugar of vase-form on square base, each engraved with monogram "ERW" within mantle, teapot marked underside , the cream jug and sugar urn marked at side of foot
The teapot 12¾in. (32.2cm.) across; total gross weight 46oz. (1454gr.) (3)
Marked John Vernon, New York, circa 1792
Comprising: teapot, cream jug and covered sugar urn, the teapot oval with beaded border at foot and rim, the hinged cover with urn finial, with straight spout and wooden loop handle, the cream and sugar of vase-form on square base, each engraved with monogram "ERW" within mantle, teapot marked underside , the cream jug and sugar urn marked at side of foot
The teapot 12¾in. (32.2cm.) across; total gross weight 46oz. (1454gr.) (3)