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American Colonial Tankard William Holmes 1750-1780 Boston Coin Silver

.American Colonial Tankard William Holmes 1750-1780 Boston Coin Silver

code: G4

American Colonial coin silver lidded tankard by the esteemed and renowned silversmith William Holmes of Boston, c.1750-1780. This magnificent tankard features a molded rim, bead mid-band, and molded baseband, Flange turned down on the molded flattened lid with turned and flame finial. Scroll handle, disk at lower joining, large disk tip; turned drop from the hinge, scroll thumbpiece. Engraved "oz.34:5" on the bottom. Later inscribed "C" on the side at the right of the handle. Script monogram "THD" on the handle. Features William Holmes′s maker mark on the left of the handle. This stunning tankard measures 8" across the handle, 5 9/16" wide, 9" tall, and weighs 34.1 ozt. William Holmes is known as Benjamin Franklin′s nephew. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no repairs, removals, or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. Monogrammed, engraved, and inscribed as described above.

$35000.00