Lot 1338
  • 1338

An American silver porringer, Jonathan Clarke, Newport, RI, circa 1750

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • marked J:CLARKE in rectangle underneath handle
  • silver
  • length 7 5/8 in.
  • 19.4 cm
keyhole handle engraved with block initials H*S

Condition

sides with a few small dents, handle with initial removed above S*H, otherwise good condition, nice weight
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