AN AMERICAN SILVER SMALL TANKARD, JOHANNIS NYS, PHILADELPHIA, DATED 1716

AN AMERICAN SILVER SMALL TANKARD, JOHANNIS NYS, PHILADELPHIA, DATED 1716

tapered cylindrical, applied with cut-card work above molded baseband, flat domed cover with shaped front lip, cocoon thumbpiece, scroll handle engraved SP flanking a tulip, shield-form terminal, the base with presentation inscription, scratch weight, and later family history
marked twice on body right of handle and three times on cover near thumbpiece
14 oz 5 dwt
448 g
height 5⅝ in
14.3 cm

Condition Report:
Repaired splits to rim and to either side of handle. Repair to front of body. Some slight denting to base rim. Body with typical surface nicks and minor creases. All of the marks rubbed. Otherwise in 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.

Provenance:
Susannah Painter

Susannah Cox (1808)

M. S. Paul (1890)

Walter M. Jeffords

Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Jr., sold

Sotheby's New York, Oct. 28-29, 2004, lot 654