Lot Essay
The engraved monogram is that of Stephen Clapp (1677-1756) and his wife Temperance Gorham (1678-1768).
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF RALPH E. CARPENTER, JR.
AN AMERICAN SILVER PORRINGER
MARK OF JACOB HURD, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1740
Details
AN AMERICAN SILVER PORRINGER
MARK OF JACOB HURD, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1740
The pierced keyhole handle engraved with block initials C/S*T, marked on underside of handle HURD in a rectangle (Kane mark D)
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) long
8 oz. 6 dwt. (258 gr.)
MARK OF JACOB HURD, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, CIRCA 1740
The pierced keyhole handle engraved with block initials C/S*T, marked on underside of handle HURD in a rectangle (Kane mark D)
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) long
8 oz. 6 dwt. (258 gr.)
Provenance
Stephen and Temperance Clapp, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Acquired at an antiques show by 1957.
Acquired at an antiques show by 1957.
Brought to you by
Sallie Glover
The engraved monogram is that of Stephen Clapp (1677-1756) and his wife Temperance Gorham (1678-1768).