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An American Silver Porringer, Eleazer Baker, Ashford, CT, circa 1790
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- marked E.Baker on handle
- Silver
- width 8 1/4 in. over handle
- 20.9cm
of typical form with keyhole handle, the handle engraved F/T*L, the bowl later engraved "Thomas & Lydia Fanning 1776"
Provenance
The initials are those of Capt. Thomas Fanning (1750-1812) and his first wife Lydia Tracy (1755-1887) of Norwich, CT, who he married on 4 November 1779, or his second wife Lydia Coit (1766-1789) who he married on 11 June 1789, or possibly his third wife Lucy Coit Leyard (b. 1766).
Jonathan Trace, 1989
Condition
Some minor dents to one side of body
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
Capt. Thomas Fanning (1750-1812) was the eldest son of Capt. Thomas Fanning and his wife Anne Reynolds of Norwich, CT. During the Revolution he served in the 8th Conn. regiment as quartermaster with the rank of lieutenant under Col. Jedediah Huntington. Following the siege of Boston he marched under General George Washington to New York where he remained until the battle of Long Island in August 1776. Fanning was taken prisoner but paroled by General Howe shortly after and eventually exchanged. In January 1781 he succeeded Col. Hubbard as quartermaster with the rank of captain.