August Americana
Description:
Francis Bassett II Pewter Tankard, New York City, late 18th century, domed-top hinged lid on a tapering cylindrical body with molded base and scroll handle, low band, marked on inside of base, ht. 6 7/8 in.
Provenance: Christie's, April 11, 1981.
The Collection of John A. Schneider, Greenwich, Connecticut
Estimate $2,000-4,000
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Keywords
John A. Schneider, Francis Bassett, Christie, New York CityStephen L. Fletcher
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