Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1097
Two Pairs of Early New Hampshire Coins Silver Tongs, Samuel Drowne
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Portsmouth, late 18th century, larger with bright cut decoration and shell grips, monogram, marked "S*Drowne", 6-1/2 in.; smaller with shaped sides and shell grips, monogram, marked "SD", 4-3/4 in., Samuel Drowne (Portsmouth, New Hampshire, working 1770-1804), 90 grams total
Provenance: larger pair with Skinner tag; smaller pair Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc., Epping New Hampshire, December 5, 2020; Private New England Collection
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larger pair with Skinner tag; smaller pair Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc., Epping New Hampshire, December 5, 2020; Private New England Collection
good condition for age, typical wear
