Rare Engraved Silver Neckstock Clasp

Description:

Rare Engraved Silver Neckstock Clasp, probably Boston, Massachusetts, early 18th century, the two shaped plates with three studs, the right half engraved with a scene of a man in a long coat holding a tall walking stick with a spotted dog seated behind and a stylized crown above, all within a linear border, the left half with three slots and engraved stylized star within also within a linear border, the back of each half marked "SB" within a rectangular sunken cartouche, assembled wd. 2, ht. 1 3/4 in., approx. 0.4 troy oz.

Provenance: Collected in the Boston area in the late 20th century by Bob Thayer.

Note: The silversmith's mark bears a resemblance to the mark of early 18th century Boston silversmith Samuel Burrill. It has also been suggested that it may be an unrecorded mark of Samuel Burt.
Estimate $2,500-3,500


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