American silver caster, maker's mark HB conjoined possibly for Henricus Boelen II, New York, circa 1725

American silver caster
maker's mark HB conjoined possibly for Henricus Boelen II, New York
circa 1725

of pear form with molded girdle, engraved with later monograms C.M.P., M.T.M., E.D.S. and crest, the bayonet-fixed domed cover pierced and engraved with linked quatrefoils, banded baluster finial
marked twice near rim HB conjoined in a circle, base engraved with weight 5 1/2 ons lp
5 oz
156 g
height 5 3/4 in.
14.7 cm

Condition Report:
As noted re. engraved 19th century monogram. Finial a little loose, and a few dings to body but none through. A little extra solder at bayonets. The pierced cover in very good condition.