- 4004
An American silver tankard, Jacob Hurd, Boston, circa 1735
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked left of handle and on base IHURD in cartouche (Kane mark B)
- silver
- height 7 3/8 in.
- 18.7 cm
tapered cylindrical with molded base band, scroll handle applied with a baluster and engraved with contemporary initials EM/B
Provenance
Millicent Rogers, by descent
Arturo Peralta-Ramos II
Arturo Peralta-Ramos II
Condition
dents to base rim and rim of cover, finial pushed down into cover slightly, front with small dent just above base band and a few scattered dings throughout body, surface a bit bright, otherwise 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
Patricia Kane lists another tankard with B/EM initials in Colonial Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 608.