An American Silver Bowl, Cary Dunn, New York, circa 1770

plain wide hemispherical with thread border at rim, on short molded circular foot, the underside engraved with contemporary block intials C*L

Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 22 May 22 2003, lot 672

some light scratches, overall 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.

Cary Dunn became a freeman in New York in 1765, and about 1774 made a coffee pot for John Jay and his wife Sarah Van Brugh Livingstone (Museum of the City of New York).  In 1776, he fled from the British occupation to Morristown, New Jersey,.  In 1782, he advertised in the New Jersey Journal that he "has removed from Morristown to Newark and carries on his business as usual in all its different branches."  In December, 1783, he returned to New York, to his house at 23 Crown Street (now Liberty Street).  In 1786 he was a member of the Gold and Silversmiths Society, and from 1787-92 he was in partnership with his son.