Lot Essay
William Burt's work is rare, due to his death at age 26. He was the son of John Burt and brother to Samuel and Benjamin, all of whom were silversmiths.
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF ERIC MARTIN WUNSCH
A RARE SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF WILLIAM BURT, BOSTON, CIRCA 1750
Details
A RARE SILVER TANKARD
MARK OF WILLIAM BURT, BOSTON, CIRCA 1750
The handle engraved C / I * M probably for Joshua Coombs (1699-1764) and his wife Mary Goree whom he married 29 January 1721, marked twice each side of handle
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.); 25 oz. 8 dwt. (792 gr.)
MARK OF WILLIAM BURT, BOSTON, CIRCA 1750
The handle engraved C / I * M probably for Joshua Coombs (1699-1764) and his wife Mary Goree whom he married 29 January 1721, marked twice each side of handle
8 ¼ in. (21 cm.); 25 oz. 8 dwt. (792 gr.)
Provenance
Joshua Coombs (1699-1764) and his wife Mary Goree and thence by direct family descent until sold;
Coombs Family of Marblehead; Northeast Auctions, New Hampshire, 2 & 3 March 1996, lot 699
Coombs Family of Marblehead; Northeast Auctions, New Hampshire, 2 & 3 March 1996, lot 699