Lot 65
  • 65

An American Silver Sugar Urn and Cover, Joseph Richardson, Jr., Philadelphia, circa 1790

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • height 10 1/8in. (25.7cm)
of urn form on a square plinth, with beaded borders and urn finial, base engraved with block initials M over IM, marked on base four times JR in rectangle and with scratch weight  oz 16 dw 8

Condition

one minor ding to side but not through, good condition
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