Sotheby's - American Silver from First Parish Church in Dorchester, MA

Further to our announcement in December, Sotheby’s annual auction of Important Americana on 20 & 21 January 2012 will feature a group of rare and important 17th, 18th and early-19th century American silver from First Parish Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Both the church and the 24 pieces of silver – sold over 17 lots – are steeped in American history, bringing together important names and events in early colonial history and American silver making.



The Important Americana auction will be on exhibition in Sotheby’s York Avenue galleries beginning 14 January, alongside the sale of Important American Schoolgirl Embroideries: The Landmark Collection of Betty Ring.



“From its founding in 1630, First Parish Church in Dorchester has always played a significant role in the greater Dorchester community,” commented Reverend Arthur Lavoie of First Parish Church. “With a recent period of growth and a renewed sense of purpose in the congregation, we are embarking on a new challenge: raising funds to restore and renovate our buildings, with the goal of becoming a place of meeting and strength for the entire community. This sale will allow silver presented to the church in the 17th century to provide for our congregation and city in the 21st century – an incredible gift in both the past and present.”




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