Lot 491
  • 491

An AMERICAN SILVER SUGAR BASKET, EBENEZER MOULTON, BOSTON, CIRCA 1790

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • marked on base MOULTON incuse.
  • silver
  • length 6 5/8 in.
  • 16.7 cm
fluted body with border of bright-cut flowerheads, front engraved WPW within octagonal reserve, swing handle.

Provenance

Jonathan Trace, February 2002

Condition

interior with minor scratches, bright-cut still sparkles, overall good
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