Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1020
Rare Colonial William Cowell, Jr. American Coin Silver Cann
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
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 1745, tapering sides with molded rim, band and foot, scroll handle, monogram on top of handle "AC", marked left of handle "W:Cowell" in conforming cartouche (William Cowell, Boston, Massachusetts, working 1734-1761), 10.83 oz. T., 5 in.
Provenance: Jonathan Trace, June 1978; Dwight Blaney; Sotheby's, New York, The Collection of Toy and Nutt: Highly Important American Silver, January 24, 2015, lot 677, $4,375; Private New England Collection
Literature: referenced in Tina Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, pg. 346.
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Jonathan Trace, June 1978; Dwight Blaney; Sotheby's, New York, The Collection of Toy and Nutt: Highly Important American Silver, January 24, 2015, lot 677, $4,375; Private New England Collection
typical condition for age including seam splitting on lip and foot rim, numerous dents in base (used a pencil cup), minor dings, and wear
