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AN AMERICAN SILVER PORRINGER, GEORGE HANNERS SR, BOSTON, CIRCA 1720
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked center of bowl G.Hanners (Kane mark C).
- length 8 1/4 in.
- 21 cm
geometric handle engraved with block initials C/NP, front with later script initials G.W.B. Together with a gold memorial ring, set with script initials PC over a lock of hair.
Provenance
Huidekoper-Romaine families of Baltimore, Philadelphia and Cape Cod
Jonathan Trace, May 1996
Jonathan Trace, May 1996
Condition
porringer good; the ring with repaired split to band, small loss to mount band for hair
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.
Catalogue Note
Three other porringers with similar handles are known: one by John Coney, the other two also by George Hanners.