Lot 1279
  • 1279

An American silver cream pot, Thomas You, Charleston, SC, circa 1770-80

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • marked T[pellet]Y in rounded rectangle on base
  • silver
  • height 5 3/8 in.
  • 13.7 cm
punch beaded borders, front engraved with block initials B/A*P

Provenance

Jackson/Gillooly, May 2003

Condition

engraving softened, rim slightly dented on one side, otherwise good condition
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