Lot Essay
The same cast faceted scroll legs appear on a cream jug by Myers in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery (illustrated in Buhler & Hood, American Silver, 1970, fig. 662, p. 105).
Details
A SILVER BRAZIER
MAKER'S MARK OF MYER MYERS, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1755
Of shaped circular form, on three faceted scroll feet, the scalloped rim engraved with foliate scrolls, with turned wood handle, marked MYERS, damages--10in. long
(gross weight 5oz.10dwt.)
MAKER'S MARK OF MYER MYERS, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1755
Of shaped circular form, on three faceted scroll feet, the scalloped rim engraved with foliate scrolls, with turned wood handle, marked MYERS, damages--10in. long
(gross weight 5oz.10dwt.)
Provenance
James H. Halpin