Lot 806
  • 806

An American silver cup, William Rouse, Boston, circa 1690

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • marked twice on base and engraved with scratch weight 8OZ=15P
  • Silver
  • height 3 1/2 in., length over handle 5 3/4 in.
  • 8.9cm, 14.6cm
tapered cylindrical form with molded foot rim, scroll strap handle with spreading serated terminal, handle engraved with initials M/S=A, base engraved with initials E/HE, front engraved with later initials FDM

Condition

two small splits to rim near handle, otherwise good
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