Lot 528
  • 528

TWO PAIRS OF AMERICAN SILVER BUCKLES, JOSEPH ANTHONY / RICHARD HUMPHREYS, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1775-80

Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 USD
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Description

  • marked I.A and RH script in shaped punch, both pairs scratched with Roman numerals.
  • silver
  • length of first 3 1/8 in.
  • 8 cm
the first oval, cut in facets, the second rectangular, the sides centered by rosettes.

Condition

the first unusual, good condition, the second with one mark rough, struck over casting flaw?, otherwise ok
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