$24,600
Silver Tankard, Simeon Soumain, New York, c. 1700, straight tapered sides with applied molded rim and base, molded cover with flat top inset with a coin dated "1690," shaped engraved flange, cast cocoon thumbpiece, cast hinge, hollow C-curved handle with segmented "rat-tail," cast mask of a face at terminal, the handle with engraved monogram "HBR," the bottom of the tankard inset with a coin dated 1696, and inscribed "30oz 15p," with maker's mark "SS" in a square struck on the body to the left of the handle, (imperfections), ht. 6 1/4 in., approx. 27 troy oz. Provenance: The initials HBR refer to Henry or Hans (in differing accounts) and Rachel Bergen, both b. 1689. Hans was a baker in Brooklyn from 1717-1730. According to an account, "an old family tankard" (probably this one), was engraved about 1720 with the couple's initials. It has since descended in the family to the current owner. Note: The coin on
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-10-26
