Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2524BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 07, 2010 11:00AM
Description:
Silver Porringer, Zachariah Brigden (1734-1787),Boston, bulbous circular bowl with domed bottom, cast handle pierced in a keyhole pattern engraved "H" over "S*M" on top of handle for reportedly Samuel and Martha Henshaw, "Z*B" struck in a conforming rectangle at bowl center, (subtle dents and scratches on bowl sides, reinforced under handle attachment),ht. 2, bowl rim dia. 5 in., approx. 8.5 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500