- 3215
An American Silver Tankard, John Coburn, Boston, circa 1785
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked left of handle, and on center of base J.COBURN in rectangle (Kane mark A), the base with scratchweight 31 16 and engraved F14 and Z Z1
- Silver
- height 9 1/4 in.
- 23.5cm
tapered cylindrical with molded base band, girdle and rim, the stepped domed cover with writhen urn finial, scroll thumbpiece, S-scroll handle applied with a baluster and terminating in an oval convex shield, the front engraved with contemporary foliate script monogram monogram MSC
Provenance
The Collection of Mrs. Walter Buhl Ford, II, sold
Sotheby's, New York ,27, 29 January 1983, lot 127
Sotheby's, New York ,27, 29 January 1983, lot 127
Literature
Kane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 303
Condition
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.