PAIR OF AMERICAN SILVER CANNS, CIRCA 1810

Each with presentation inscription "Property / of the / CHURCH in FEDERAL STREET / BOSTON /The Gift of A Friend / January 1810" in a bright-cut ribbon-tied cartouche, apparently unmarked.

Arlington Street Church, Boston;
Christie's, New York, January 18, 2002, lot 327.

E. Alfred Jones, Old Silver of American Churches, 1913, p. 79.

one with small dent 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 1810, this congregation was located in a church on Federal Street, but after a new building was built on Arlington Street in 1861, the church became known as the Arlington Street Church.

For more on Arlington Street Church, also see note to Lot 655.