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AN AMERICAN SILVER SMALL CAUDLE CUP, WILLIAM COWELL SR., BOSTON, CIRCA 1710
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked WC in a rounded rectangle (Kane mark A) on one side.
- length over handles 4 1/8 in.
- 10.5 cm
partly gadrooned, the base engraved EG.
Provenance
Gilman Family of Exeter, New Hampshire, descended in the family until sold
Sotheby's New York, June 26, 1991, lot 118
Sotheby's New York, June 26, 1991, lot 118
Literature
Kane 1998, p. 351
Condition
a few bruises to lower body, otherwise good condition
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
According to Kane, this is probably the earliest mark that Cowell used. He was operating his own shop by 1707, when Samuel Sewall - a family friend - noted in his diary, "Billy Cowell's shop is entered by the Chimney, and a considerable quantity of Plate stolen" (cited Kane, p. 349).