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AMERICAN SILVER TANKARD, JOHN CONEY, BOSTON, CIRCA 1700
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- Height 7 3/4 in.
The front later engraved Samuel Thaxter and Hannah Gridley 1691 and Edward Thaxter Cushing 1900, the handle engraved T/S?I, base later engraved with list of names, marked on base, body and cover.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, New York, 1998.
Condition
initials on handle abraded from repeated contact with thumbpiece, 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
Engraving on base reads "Samuel Thaxter / Samuel Thaxter / Samuel Thaxter / Thos Thaxter / Robert Thaxter / Mary (Thaxter) Cushing / Benj Cushing / Edward Thaxter Cushing / Edith Cushing Derbyshire / Robert Cushing Derbyshire."