Lot 212
  • 212

An AMERICAN SILVER TWO-HANDLED OVAL TUREEN AND COVER, Gerardus Boyce, New York, circa 1830

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked twice on base
  • Silver
  • length over handles 12in.
  • 30.5cm
oval with beaded rims and leaf-capped loop handles, engraved on one side with a  running hare crest repeated on cover as a cast finial with helm below

Provenance

Christie's New York, 21 June 1995, lot 83

Condition

good weight, a little wear to engraved decoration and handles, some scratches to interior, overall good condition, clear marks
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