AMERICAN COIN SILVER TEAPOT BY HUGH WISHART,Circa 1800, New York, NY. Shaped oval, with lobed panels; chased scrolling borders, centered with shield, B monogram; treen handle; hinged cover with urn finial - 20 oz., total weight; 6 1/2 in. high. Estimate $800-1,200
PROVENANCE: By family descent from Thomas Burling, cabinetmaker, South Street Seaport, New York City
The underside of the spout with tiny deep dent near the tip of the spout. The tip of the spout slightly bent. The handle is loose at the joints. The underside of the foot has an area of noticeable scratches. The finial is loose.
