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An American Silver Tankard, John Burt, Boston, circa 1740
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked left and right of handle JOHN/ BURTin an oval (Kane mark D)
- Silver
- height 8 1/8 in.
- 20.6cm
tapered cylindrical with molded base band and applied mid-rib, engraved in front with contemporry arms within a baroque cartouche of strapwork and scales, the lower body with later inscription, stepped dome cover with baluster finial and scroll thumbpiece, handle with slightly later block initials F/I*S
Provenance
Col. James Frye and his second wife Sarah Roby, presumably to his son
James Frye, Jr., to his son
Francis Frye, to his daughter
Phebe Frye and her husband Joseph Frye Ingalls, to their great-grandson
James Ingalls, to
Kate Ingalls Pierce, grandaughter of Joseph Frye Ingalls
James Frye, Jr., to his son
Francis Frye, to his daughter
Phebe Frye and her husband Joseph Frye Ingalls, to their great-grandson
James Ingalls, to
Kate Ingalls Pierce, grandaughter of Joseph Frye Ingalls
Condition
as noted re later inscription, lower handle terminal very slightly pushed in, overall good condition, initials on handle circa 1757
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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription reads "Held in Trust during three generations Now presented by Joseph F. Ingalls to the only great grand-son bearing the family name. On the tenth anniversary of his marriage with the request that it be presented in remembrance of his ancestors, who have held it in possession more than one hundred years.Methuen, Oct. 11th 1874. April 1901 Bequeathed by James Ingalls to Kate Ingalls Pierce, grandaughter of Joseph F. Ingalls."