Lot 119
  • 119

Two American Silver Porringers, William Cowell, Sr., Boston / Basset Nichols, Providence RI, circa 1710/1815

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • lengths 7 7/8 in., 6 1/8 in.
the first with bombĂ© bowl and geometric handle, later engraved with monogram ?SFG marked in center of bowl WC in oval, Kane mark A; the second of typical form with keyhole handle, bowl engraved with monogram LCB, marked on reverse of handle NICHOLS in rectangle, base of bowl with maker's mark, anchor, star, and profile marks, sugar bowl lacks finial 

Condition

the first with excess solder around handle, the second with ding near monogram but not through, overall good condition
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