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An American Silver Porringer, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1770
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked in center of bowl and back of handle with pellet REVERE in rectangle (Kane mark B), base with scratch weight 9=12=17
- Silver
- length 8 1/4 in.
- 20.9cm
of typical form with wide bowl domed in the center, the keyhole handle engraved with contemporary block initials I/JA centered by a sun in splendor crest
Provenance
The sun in splendor crest is that of the Jackson family.
Property of a Private Collector, Washington, D.C., sold
Sotheby's, New York, 15-17 November 1973, lot 699
Literature
Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, p. 821.
Condition
marks good, usual firescale consistent with contemporary Revere pieces, nice sixe and weight, overall excellent condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.