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Lot 578
Chinese export brown Fitzhugh tureen and undertray
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Sold for
$7,440
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
Chinese export brown Fitzhugh tureen and undertray of Philadelphia interest, early 19th c., the tureen initialed RRT for Richard Renshaw Thomson (1799-1824), the undertray JRT for his brother John Renshaw Thomson (1800-1862), 11" h., 13 1/2" w. and 11 3/4" l., 14 1/2" w. The Thomson family's involvement with the China trade began with Edward Thomson (1771-1853), a wealthy Philadelphia ship owner and merchant. Both sons were appointed as U.S. consul in Canton. John later went on to serve as U.S. senator from New Jersey (1853-1862). For further discussion see Jean Gordon Lee Philadelphia and the China Trade 1784-1844, pgs. 152-153. Provenance: Northeast Auctions, August 2002, lot 618.
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