Lot 653
  • 653

AN AMERICAN SILVER CREAM POT, JACOB GERRITSE LANSING (I), ALBANY, NY, CIRCA 1750

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • marked twice on base IGL in rectangle.
  • height 4 3/8 in.
  • 11.1 cm
base engraved with block initials MS.

Provenance

Lt. Col. Myndert Schuyler (1672-1755) m. 1693 Rachel Cuyler (1674-1747)
Anna Cuyler (1696/7-1750) m. Johannes de Peyster (1694/5-1789)
Anna de Peyster (1723-1794) m. 1742 Volckrt Petrus
Douw (1720-1801)
Johannes de Peyster Douw b. 1756
Volckert Peter Douw (1790-1869) m. 1834 Helen Louisa
Franchot (1808-1883)
Anna de Peyster Douw (1848-1921) m. 1877 George Douglas Miller (1874-1930)
Mary Miller (1878-1973) m. 1908 Hudson Cary
Helen Franchot Doun Cary Stewardt, sold
Sotheby's, New York, June 23, 1988 lot 248
Burrows Collection: 1988-1993
Jonathan Trace, January 1994

Exhibited

Clark Museum, 1989-1993

Condition

minor dings, overall good
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.

Catalogue Note

The initials are those of Myndert Schuyler.