August Americana
Description:
William Swan Silver Cann, Worcester, Massachusetts, third quarter 18th century, baluster form with scrolling handle and molded foot, the base marked "Swan" in a sunken cartouche, the front engraved "Nancy Safford/from her/MOTHER/1847," ht. 5 in., 13.0 troy oz.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
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Keywords
William Swan Silver Cann, NancyStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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