Silver Tankard

Description:

Silver Tankard, Nicholas Roosevelt (New York, 1715-1769),c. 1750, the stepped lid with shaped flange and scrolled thumbpiece, continuing to the double-scrolled handle engraved "R/R*S" with shaped drop below the hinge, on the slightly tapering body engraved with a coat of arms, with maker's mark at right of handle, all on a molded foot, (minor dents),overall ht. 8 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000


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