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An American silver tankard, John Coney, Boston, circa 1690
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Tankard
- marked on base, lid, and to left of handle IC in shaped shield (Kane mark A)
- Silver
- height 6 1/4 in.
- 15.9cm
slightly tapered cylindrical body, flat-domed cover with shaped and engraved lip, corkscrew thumbpiece, S-scroll handle engraved with contemporary block initials W/DM
Provenance
Robert Lloyd Inc., New York, 2008
Literature
The Magazine Antiques, April 1937, p. 163. Advertisement of the Clapp & Graham Co., New York.
Listed in Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Masachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, p.330.
Listed in Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Masachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, p.330.
Condition
dents to handle from use, overall good
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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.