January 16, 2020 The Susquehanna Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/16/2020
Lot consists of two silver cream pots by John Ewing (b. 1755 - d. 1799) of Lancaster, PA, circa 1780. First is an extremely successful Federal cream pot, the overall shape, the style of the handle and the addition of delicate beaded moldings on the edge of the opening, mid-way on the waist and on the booted base all reflect the Federal period. The cream pot has engraved foliate initials/cypher "SLC" and is marked "IE" in a rounded rectangle three times on the base. PROVENANCE: Jackson/Gillooly April 1994, Sotheby's 22 January 2016 - Sale NO9456 (Lot 1280). The second is another successful example of Jon Ewing's work but in a slightly earlier style reflecting the late Chippendale period having a delicate, shaped opening, a beautifully shaped handle and a more bulbous shape to the overall shape of the pot. The creamer has engraved foliate initials/cypher "RAC" and is marked "IE" in a rounded rectangle three times on the base. PROVENANCE: Jackson/Gillooly April 1994, Sotheby's 22 January 2016 - Sale NO9456 (Lot 1281)
Item Dimensions: Each: 5 - 1/2" x 4 - 3/4" x 2 - 3/4".