Lot Essay
See lots 99 to 101 in this sale for three further hammerhead measures.
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BY THE MAKER 'DB', CIRCA 1650
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AN ENGLISH PEWTER HAMMERHEAD GILL BALUSTER MEASURE
BY THE MAKER 'DB', CIRCA 1650
Touch to lip with a flaming heart and the date 1638. (M.P.M.5421.). The cover struck with three 'housemarks' of the initials N.C. with a crowned figure between, engraved ownership triad 'IHM' to handle and cover. 4½ fl.oz, nature's gilding to surface
4 3/8in. (11.1cm.) high overall
BY THE MAKER 'DB', CIRCA 1650
Touch to lip with a flaming heart and the date 1638. (M.P.M.5421.). The cover struck with three 'housemarks' of the initials N.C. with a crowned figure between, engraved ownership triad 'IHM' to handle and cover. 4½ fl.oz, nature's gilding to surface
4 3/8in. (11.1cm.) high overall
Provenance
Angus McInnes collection.
Sold Sotheby's November 1980 lot 71, and September 1997 lot 402
Sold Sotheby's November 1980 lot 71, and September 1997 lot 402
Special notice
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