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                                                                                  museum worthy,

                                                                                         c1840

                                                                                  John C. Moore

                                                                                            of

                                                                                   Tiffany fame

                                                                                Chinese inspired

                                                                              octagonal bell form 

                                                                              sugar bowl and cover.

                                                                             Without question,

                Moore was the most important silversmith & designer in America during the mid-19th century.

                                                    Moore opened his Manhattan workshop in 1832.

                       From 1833 - 1851 he used his J C M hallmark, found on the sugar bowl offered today. 

                                                    By 1851 most of his silver made for Tiffany & Co.

                                THIS RARE JOHN C. MOORE SUGAR BOWL AND COVER SOLD LAST WEEK

                                                                              FOR ALMOST $700.

                                               THE BUYER CHANGED HIS MIND, NO REASON GIVEN. 

                                                THE PIECE IS IN SUPERB CONDITION AS LISTED AND

                      NOW BACK ON THE MARKET, A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTORS WHO MISSED IT.

Hallmarked as shown, including Gelston & Treadwell the retailer who sold this item.

Period engraved initials for the original owner.                                                                     

This museum worthy c1840 Moore silver Chinese inspired sugar bowl 6 inches across

handles and 6 inches tall weighs 25 standard ounces.

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