Tom Hall – Rare Silver Online Auction
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 7pm
www.tomhallauctions.com
4644 PA Route 309, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Rare and hard-to-find antique pewter wares, featuring an exceptional collection from the Sloane Family. The Sloane family’s roots in the Philadelphia area stretch back to the mid-17th century, deeply intertwined with American history. Their lineage includes the Thomas family, where William Thomas, a Baptist minister in Montgomery County, played a significant role, and his grandson Freeman Thomas, who was the first to tunnel for coal in the Wyoming Valley, PA. The Levis family of Springfield, PA, also figures prominently, known for running mills and their daring espionage efforts against the British during the Revolutionary War. Additionally, the influential Garrett family contributed to the Underground Railroad, aiding countless enslaved people in their journey to freedom. In Moorestown, NJ, the Sloanes trace their lineage to the Burr family, further enriching their historic ties.
Virginia Sloane’s lineage deeply influenced her husband, a dedicated history teacher with a passion for the colonial period. Over 40 years, he meticulously built a remarkable pewter collection, totaling over 70 pieces, with some passed down through the family. His careful inspection of touchmarks led to the discovery of rare finds, preserving pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, and perhaps even the late 17th century.
The auction also features works by renownedpewterers such as Josiah Danforth, Richard Webb, and William Cooke, among others, with many items touchmarked in the USA, London, and the British Isles. Beyond pewter, this diverse auction includes signed original art, including antique Asian paintings, sterling silver pieces from Tiffany & Co., coin silver flatware, vintage for coats, early crocks, and stoneware jugs. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece of a storied family’s history and a wide range of collectible treasures!
Fabulous Antique Pewter Wares, Sterling, Stoneware, Art,
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