A SIGNIFICANT 18TH C. BOSTON SILVER FOOTED SAUCE BOAT
maker: NATHANIEL HURD (Boston, 1729-1777)
hallmark on bottom shows a distinct N at beginning of touch mark, worn in center and partial d at end of touch mark
4.5" h to top of handle; 7" handle to spout, 12.5 troy oz.
no repairs
from an old New England family
John Singlegton Copley painted a portrait of Nathaniel Hurd in 1765 (the frame was allegedly made by Paul Revere).
Hurd designed the seal for Harvard College.
Realized: $5,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 200 : A SIGNIFICANT 18TH C. BOSTON SILVER FOOTED SAUCE BOAT
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