Lot 701
  • 701

AN AMERICAN SILVER CUP, BENJAMIN HILLER, BOSTON, CIRCA 1720

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description

  • marked left of handle and double-struck on base BH with crescents below in shield (Kane mark A).
  • height 2 3/4 in.
  • 7 cm
with beaded scroll handle.

Provenance

Jonathan Trace, January 1979

Exhibited

SAM American Sampler, 2002-2005

Condition

Surface disturbed, probably later inscription removed, neatly repaired at handle, minor dents to base
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