May 3, 2022 10:00 EST
American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
43
A silver cream pot
William Breed (1719-1762), Boston, MA, circa 1740
Pear form, shaped rim and scrolled handle, shell-form feet, the front engraved, "L.C. to C.C.V.," the handle engraved with monogram, "T/ C.S," marked "W. Breed" to underside, marked "WB" to both sides of handle tip.
H: 3 3/4 in. W: 4 1/2 in. D: 2 1/2 in., Weight: 3.565 oz. t.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 22, 2016
A private New Jersey collection.
Sold for $2,772
Estimated at $1,500 - $2,500
Pear form, shaped rim and scrolled handle, shell-form feet, the front engraved, "L.C. to C.C.V.," the handle engraved with monogram, "T/ C.S," marked "W. Breed" to underside, marked "WB" to both sides of handle tip.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 22, 2016
A private New Jersey collection.
