485 Montauk Highway PO Box 303 East Moriches, NY 11940, United States
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240 Lots from the Lifetime Collection of CHARLES C. WILLIAMS(1925-1996). FEATURING: Rare Early American, English and Irish Silver. In Association with MARK GAINES.
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LOT 33:
Cream pot, maker WW, circa 1800.
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Start price:
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Estimated price :
$300 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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Cream pot, maker WW, circa 1800.
Early American helmet form cream pot, maker WW, circa 1800, having standard helmet shaped body, tall strap handle, short shaft, and square base. The rim, shaft, and base are all beaded en suite. Original, well-executed monogram ''SW'' on front and later engraved monogram ''SW to SW'' in wrigglework block lettering inside foot. Maker's mark ''W.W'' with period between letters, in small rectangular cartouche, on edge of base below handle. 7''h. Total approximate weight 5.5 troy oz. Provenance: Bryce George Muir, Higganum, CT, 1973. Note: It is difficult to pinpoint a silversmith for this set of marks.
