An American Silver Salver, Philip Syng, Jr., Philadelphia, dated 1747
Auction Closed
April 21, 08:50 PM GMT
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An American Silver Salver, Philip Syng, Jr., Philadelphia, dated 1747
With piecrust rim, on four tall scrolled hoof feet, the back engraved with contemporary initials M above RE and date 1747, later engraved Robert and Elizabeth Moore, marked center of back PS in shield three times with two leaf marks, also with two French control marks.
10 in. (25.4 cm.) diameter
19 oz. 10 dwt. (606 g)
Robert and Elizabeth Moore (both d. 1754), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
S.J. Shrubsole, 1973
Christie's New York, January 21, 2000, lot 319
Wolf Family Collection No. 1179 (acquired from the above)
S.J. Shrubsole, 1973
Christie's New York, January 21, 2000, lot 319
Wolf Family Collection No. 1179 (acquired from the above)
Robert Moore was a Philadelphia merchant. His son William married in 1757 Sarah Lloyd, of the prominent Philadelphia family, and served as President (Governor) of Pennsylvania 1781-82. His granddaughter Elizabeth married in 1784 the French diplomat François Barbé-Marbois (1745-1837).
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