MAKER'S MARK OF BENJAMIN BURT, BOSTON, CIRCA 1785
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AN AMERICAN SILVER PORRINGER
Maker's mark of Benjamin Burt, Boston, circa 1785
Of circular form with pierced keyhole handle, engraved the initials R over R * P, marked B Burt on top of handle, and with red painted numerals 70.894 under the base.
8¼in. (21cm.) long overall; 7oz.
Maker's mark of Benjamin Burt, Boston, circa 1785
Of circular form with pierced keyhole handle, engraved the initials R over R * P, marked B Burt on top of handle, and with red painted numerals 70.894 under the base.
8¼in. (21cm.) long overall; 7oz.
Provenance
Christie's, New York, October 14, 1994, Lot 100, Property from the Private Residence of Henry Francis DuPont at Winterthur