Lot 1325
  • 1325

An American silver pepper box, John Hastier, New York, circa 1730

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base IH in rectangle twice and with scratch weight 3 oz 9 dwt
  • silver
  • height 3 1/2 in.
  • 8.9 cm
front engraved circa 1780-90 JFH in a baroque cartouche

Provenance

Jonathan Trace, February 1995

Condition

engraving rubbed, otherwise good
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