The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
The William K. du Pont Collection: Important Americana from Rocky Hill
Auction Closed
January 23, 10:36 PM GMT
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
American Silver Tankard
Philip Syng Senior or Junior, Philadelphia
Circa 1730
of good weight, wide cylindrical form with molded base band and girdle, low domed cover with slightly shaped peak, the handle with beaded rat-tail, scroll thumbpiece, the front later engraved MHM Nov 12, 1881, marked three times left of handle PS in heart, the base engraved with early scratch weight oz 30=dwt 13 and later weight oz 30-8.
30 oz 4 dwt
939 g
Height 6 3/4 in.
17.3 cm