The Pioneer American Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Donald A. Shelley
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Lot 781
Johann Phillip Alberti, attributed(Philadelphia, P
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Sold for
$49,140
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
Johann Phillip Alberti, attributed(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1754-1780), rare pewter flagon with ball shaped thumb piece, a lid with heart shaped spout, the body with double c-scroll handle and the inscription "Georg-Kirchen 1763", 15" h. For a nearly identical example, see Herr Pewter in Pennsylvania German Churches, plate 166 and 167. An identical flagon, also inscribed "Georg-Kirchen 1763" and purchased from the Costar family of Homsburg, PA was sold at the Wichmann sale, Sotheby's June 1983, lot 154. Provenance: Collection of Arthur J. Sussel, Parke-Bernet Galleries, inc., March 1959, lot 266.
A few small dings. Old repair on lid at hinge.
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