Lot 133
  • 133

An American Silver Cann and Punch Ladle, John Andrew, Salem / Jacob Hurd, Boston, circa 1775, 1735

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • height of cann 5 1/4 in., length of ladle 14in.
the cann of baluster form on molded foot rim, with leaf-capped double-scroll handle, engraved on base with block initials I/RH*S, marked on base I•ANDREW in rectangle; the ladle with circular bowl and everted rim engraved with incised bands, with conical socket and turned wood handle, underside of bowl engraved I*L, marked on underside of bowl with Kane mark C

Condition

cann in good condition, ladle with repair to join where bowl meets handle socket, otherwise good condition
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