- 3269
A Rare American Silver Mug, John Allen And John Edwards, Boston, 1690-1700
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- marked on neck left of handle IE and IA each in quatrefoil punch (Edwards - Kane mark A; Allen - Kane mark B)
- Silver
- height 4 1/8 in.
- 10.2cm
modelled after a pottery form derived from China, of baluster form, engraved with contemporary crest, the cylindrical neck with two bands of reeding, the reeded strapwork handle with shaped terminals, on short molded foot, engraved circa 1880 underneath with initials "AS to MC"
Provenance
The crest is that of Southack.
Sold, Sotheby's, New York, 23-34 June 1994, lot 119.
Literature
The Magazine Antiques, #41, June 1942, p. 378.
Kane, Patricia E., Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 414.
Condition
split to rim, three old reparied rim splits, some dings to body but none through, , as noted re later initials on base, 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.