- 3252
An American Silver Punch Strainer, Benjamin Burt, Boston, circa 1750-60
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on one handle B pellet BURT in rectangle (Kane mark B), underise of handle with scratch weight 4"15
- length 11 1/4 in.
- 28.6cm
the circular bowl with incised border, pierced in center with concentric flowerhead, hourglass form handles with ring terminals, one engraved on underside with contemporary block initials G/AP
Provenance
J. Herbert Gebelein, 1952
Cornelius Moore Collection
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, The Cornelius Moore Collection Early American Silver, 31 January 1986, lot 118
Cornelius Moore Collection
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, The Cornelius Moore Collection Early American Silver, 31 January 1986, lot 118
Exhibited
Early American Silver from the Collection of Cornelius C. Moore, The Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI, January 1961, no. 13.
The Point Association of Newport, Newport, RI, 21 uly 1962, no. 23
Newton College of the Sacred Heart, Newton, MA, 10 March 1963, no. 70
Salve Regina College, Newport, RI, 17 May 1964, no. 70
The New England Silversmith, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 23 October - 28 November 1965, no. 30
St. Julia's Women's Club, Weston, MA, 25 May 1966, no. 23
The Point Association of Newport, Newport, RI, 21 uly 1962, no. 23
Newton College of the Sacred Heart, Newton, MA, 10 March 1963, no. 70
Salve Regina College, Newport, RI, 17 May 1964, no. 70
The New England Silversmith, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 23 October - 28 November 1965, no. 30
St. Julia's Women's Club, Weston, MA, 25 May 1966, no. 23
Literature
American Silver 1670-1830, The Cornelius C. Moore Collection at Providence College, item 139 pp. 113-14, il p. 114.
Kane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 238
Kane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 238
Condition
very good condition, clear mark
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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.