Lot 120
  • 120

An American Silver Octagonal Pepper Box, Jacob Hurd, Boston, circa 1740

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • silver
  • height 4 in.
  • 10.1cm
the base engraved with contemporary initials D/WH, marked on base Hurd in cartouche (Kane mark B).

Provenance

Bernard & S. Dean Levy, New York, NY

Condition

some solder reinforcements at handle, flange and inside angles at top of body
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