Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1019
Rare Colonial William Burt American Coin Silver Tankard
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Boston, c 1750, tapering sides with molded rim, band and foot, scroll handle, stepped dome lid, scroll thumb piece, monogram on top of handle "C/I*M" Joshua and Mary Combs, marked twice on each side of the handle, "W BURT" (William Burt, Boston, Massachusetts, working 1726-1752), 25.46 oz. T., 8-1/4 in.
Provenance: Joshua Coombs and his wife Mary Goree and by direct family descent until sold; Coombs Family of Marblehead; Northeast Auctions, New Hampshire, 2 & 3 March 1996, lot 699; Christie's, New York, January 20, 2017, $11,250; Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, accompanied by copy of receipt dated May 22, 2017 for $14,000; Private New England Collection
Note: William Burt's work is rare, due to his death at age 26. He was the son of John Burt and brother to Samuel and Benjamin, all of whom were silversmiths.
Joshua Coombs (1699-1764) and Mary Goree married 29 January 1721.
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Joshua Coombs and his wife Mary Goree and by direct family descent until sold; Coombs Family of Marblehead; Northeast Auctions, New Hampshire, 2 & 3 March 1996, lot 699; Christie's, New York, January 20, 2017, $11,250; Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, accompanied by copy of receipt dated May 22, 2017 for $14,000; Private New England Collection
typical condition for age including finial bent, rim dents, small dents, light scratches, rough bottom seam, and wear
