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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE RHODE ISLAND COLLECTION
AN AMERICAN MARKET TEA SERVICE
CIRCA 1790-1795
Details
AN AMERICAN MARKET TEA SERVICE
CIRCA 1790-1795
Initialed 'NAB' within conjoined hearts, comprising
A teapot, cover and stand, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high
A coffee pot, cover and stand, 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
A spoon tray, 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) wide
A small circular dish 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) diameter
A pair of side plates 7 ¾ in. (19.5 cm.) diameter
6 tea bowls and 13 saucers, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diameter
7 breakfast cups and saucers, 6 in. (15.5 cm.) diameter
CIRCA 1790-1795
Initialed 'NAB' within conjoined hearts, comprising
A teapot, cover and stand, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) high
A coffee pot, cover and stand, 9 ½ in. (24 cm.) high
A spoon tray, 4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) wide
A small circular dish 6 ¼ in. (16 cm.) diameter
A pair of side plates 7 ¾ in. (19.5 cm.) diameter
6 tea bowls and 13 saucers, 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diameter
7 breakfast cups and saucers, 6 in. (15.5 cm.) diameter
Provenance
Probably Nicholas Brown II (1769-1841), Providence, Rhode Island
Abigail (Brown) Francis (1766-1821), daughter
John Brown Francis (1791-1864), son
Ann (Francis) Woods (1828-1896), daughter
Abby (Woods) Abbot (1849-1895), daughter
Helen (Francis Woods) Washburn, daughter
By descent to the present owner
Abigail (Brown) Francis (1766-1821), daughter
John Brown Francis (1791-1864), son
Ann (Francis) Woods (1828-1896), daughter
Abby (Woods) Abbot (1849-1895), daughter
Helen (Francis Woods) Washburn, daughter
By descent to the present owner