William Forbes Coin Silver Neo-Classical Teapot c1790 Start Price USD 20.00 Current Price USD 1,465.00 Time Left - Bid Count 10 Buy It Now Price USD 2,800.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, September 02, 2008 End Time Friday, September 12, 2008 Location New England See more about 'William Forbes Coin Silver Neo-Classical Teapot c1790' Description IMPORTANT c1790 WILLIAM G. FORBES COIN SILVER TEAPOT; CLASSIC OVAL FORM; NEO-CLASSICAL INSPIRED BRIGHT CUT ENGRAVED DECORATION; RAISED URN FINIAL; HAND CARVED HANDLE; SIGNED "W.G. FORBES" AND TRADEMARKS; 21 OUNCES We are quite pleased to offer this museum worthy c1790 American coin silver teapot. From the most important New York City silversmith of his time, William Garret Forbes (1751-1840). Freeman in 1773. Member of the Gold & Silversmiths Society 1786. Listed at 88 Broadway from 1773-1789. Joined the Mechanics Institute 1802. Listed with son Garett 1805-1809. Four sons, three became master silversmiths. Forbes's silver wares graces important private and institutional collections worldwide. Several of his works are displayed in the Museum of the City of New York. Including a near identical bright cut engraved, oval and urn finial teapot. From our personal collection. One of the oldest examples of American silver we own. Now offered on Ebay. The teapot masterfully executed in classic oval design. Elegant leaf and floral, bright cut engraved decoration throughout. Recessed bead, stitch, and double wavy line bright cut border detail. Centre with leaf and floral frame, shield form medallions, both sides. Three double "circle" and tied streaming tassle displays. Ending in the three flared at end and cascading from centre. Gradual step in shoulder to well crafted recessed cover. Raised centre, with gentle overhang. Cover topped with classic raised urn form finial, on stepped oval pedestal base. Long, sweeping swan's neck spout, with "open mouth" cut out end. Beautifully carved C-scroll handle, moulded thumb piece. Long sleeve and spread oval terminals. The teapot supported upon gently flared oval base, bright cut engraved detail. "ELH" (?) monogram one side only. This elegant, c1790 William Garret Forbes teapot 11 1/2 inches handle to spout 7 1/2 tall, weighs 21 ounces. Less handle. Excellent condition. Near pristine. Appears little, if ever used. Rich, lustreous silver patina throughout. Stands perfectly firm on table or serving tray. The elegant bright cut engraved leaf and floral decoration retains most all of its original crisp, vibrant detail. Handle secure and retains a warm, even patina. Interior completely free of discoloration. Well struck hallmarks to underside. "W G Forbes" eagle and second Forbe's trademark. This identical hallmark is illustrated in Ensko page 339. For the discerning collector of the finest late 18th century American hand wrought silver. A museum worthy, c1790 William G. Forbes Neo-classical inspired oval teapot. In superb condition. Please feel free to inquire directly about this, or any item we've listed. Whether the item is alone or part of a set. We very much welcome your interest. We are collectors first. As such, we are quite easy to work with. We happily combine items when shipping, saving you costs. We ship twice weekly, usually US Postal Priority. Fully insured for domestic packages, and air parcel overseas. We charge a bit more than actual cost for custom size boxes, shipping materials and to pay for professional packing. We make great effort to accurately describe each item listed. Returns are accepted, if either condition, country of origin or dating is significantly incorrect. In such cases we refund your shipping costs as well. Like you, we are only human, and make mistakes. Hopefully, not too many. Remember, the items you see are antiques. Hence, have an expected amount of wear from normal use. As such, returning an item because we failed to mention the tiniest bit of wear, or barely discernible flaw is not acceptable. Nor do we accept returns based on buyer's remorse. Nor change of taste, or because a buyer did not realize how "small" four inches might be once in hand. Please note, Massachusetts residents are subject to sales tax. We have over 4220 feedbacks. And, are quite proud of our 99.9% rating. We received favorable notice in the March 12th, 2006 New York Times. Page 8, Business Section, in a well written article on silver collecting. Copy furnished upon request. From our personal collection, an elegant mid 19th century coin silver basket, from John and Edward Moore, of Tiffany fame. Illustrated in the cover article of May/June 2008 Silver Magazine, page 27. Enjoy....and good fortune in your bidding. Place a Bid!