RARE SILVER PLATE LEMONADE SET, SHIP WILLIAM H. MACY.

RARE SILVER PLATE LEMONADE SET, SHIP WILLIAM H. MACY. Third quarter 19th century, American. Reed & Barton. This fully engraved set consisting of tray, large pitcher, two cups and sugar holder. Property of the ship William H. Macy of Rockport, Maine and so engraved. Heavily chased and decorated with floral sprigs. SIZE: Pitcher: 13-1/2″ h. Tray: 18″ l. PROVENANCE: Ship William H. Macy, named for the son of Josiah Macy, one of a line of Nantucket merchants and ship owners dating to the 17th Century. William entered into business with his father in 1830 shipping in the sperm oil trade. He later went on to become the director of the Leather Manufacturer’s Bank in New York then a trust officer or trustee in several other New York institutions including presidency of the New York Hospital in 1863. The ship William H. Macy was the subject of a painting by Antonio Jacobsen. CONDITION: Plated surfaces worn and with some denting to edge of tray. Otherwise good. 9-25846 (500-1,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	3089	$0.00	RARE SILVER PLATE LEMONADE SET, SHIP WILLIAM H. MACY. Third quarter 19th century, American. Reed & Barton. This fully engraved set consisting of tray, large pitcher, two cups and sugar holder. Property of the ship William H. Macy of Rockport, Maine and so engraved. Heavily chased and decorated with floral sprigs. SIZE: Pitcher: 13-1/2″ h. Tray: 18″ l. PROVENANCE: Ship William H. Macy, named for the son of Josiah Macy, one of a line of Nantucket merchants and ship owners dating to the 17th Century. William entered into business with his father in 1830 shipping in the sperm oil trade. He later went on to become the director of the Leather Manufacturer’s Bank in New York then a trust officer or trustee in several other New York institutions including presidency of the New York Hospital in 1863. The ship William H. Macy was the subject of a painting by Antonio Jacobsen. CONDITION: Plated surfaces worn and with some denting to edge of tray. Otherwise good. 9-25846 (500-1,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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