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240 Lots from the Lifetime Collection of CHARLES C. WILLIAMS(1925-1996). FEATURING: Rare Early American, English and Irish Silver. In Association with MARK GAINES.
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LOT 47:
Jacob Hurd, Boston, MA, circa 1740-50.
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Start price:
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750
Estimated price :
$1,500 - $2,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Jacob Hurd, Boston, MA, circa 1740-50.
Mid-18th century two-handled punch strainer, Jacob Hurd, Boston, MA, circa 1740-50, having handles of a design popular in Boston during this time, engraved ropework motif on rim, and repeating circular design with crosses in bowl. Two maker's marks ''HURD'' in rectangular cartouche, one on each handle. One handle with an old repair and reinforcement. 11-1/4''l, 4-5/8''dia. Total approximate weight 4.8 troy oz. Literature: ''Marks of American Silversmiths in the Ineson-Bissell Collection, '' by Louise Conway Belden, 1980, Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, figure B. Note: Please refer to ''American Silver, 1655-1825 in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, '' by Katheryn C. Buhler, Volume I, 1972, Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, pages 201 & 202, for strainers of a similar size and design by Samuel Edwards.
