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AN AMERICAN SILVER TANKARD, JOHN BAYLY, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1775
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- base marked I.BAYLY incuse. IB in rounded rectangle left of handle on body.
- height 7 7/8 in.
- 20 cm
tankard of baluster form with scroll handle, shield terminal; the whole fitted with a hinged domed cover having an openwork thumbpiece and ring foot, engraved with a cypher on front CSM for Christopher and Sarah Marshall, engraved on handle terminal PM for Patience Marshall (granddaughter).
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, February 1987
Exhibited
Seattle Art Museum, 1991-96
Philadelphia Antique Show, April 11-17, 1996
Philadelphia Antique Show, April 11-17, 1996
Condition
good condition, nice form, crisp engraving, rare to have examples of both marks on one piece
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.