Bronze Posnet

Bronze Posnet, Lawrence Langworthy, Newport, Rhode Island, c. 1730, the vessel on three feet, the handle marked "L. LANGWORTHY 1730," (imperfections), lg. 16 3/4, dia. 7 1/4 in.

Literature: For two similar examples in the Winterthur collection, see Fennimore, Metalwork in Early America, p. 70.

Note: For another similar posnet, see Skinner Sale 2757B, Lot 25, from the Collection of Howard Roth.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

handle worn, posnet was cleaned at some point.

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