$2,829
John and Ann Donnell Sterling Silver Tray, John Crouch I & Thomas Hannam, London, England, 1798, round form with gadrooned rim and feet, engraved foliated border, center with engraved monogram "JAD" inside a wreath, dia. 11 1/4 in., approx. 25.1 troy oz. Provenance: John Donnell (1754-1827) settled in Baltimore shortly after the American Revolution. He and his wife, Ann Teackle Smith Donnell (1781-1858), enjoyed success as prominent shipping merchants. John served as president of the Bank of the United States, Baltimore. "Willow Brook" (1799), their twenty-six-acre Baltimore country estate, was adorned with elaborate gardens. They were members of the Baltimore Dancing Assembly and were stockholders of the Library Company. The present owner purchased the tray from direct descendants of the Donnells. Estimate $1,200-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-04
