Antique Pewter Beefeater Flagon,
Lid with Twin Cusp Thumbpiece
By Francis Seagood
(Touch mark inside of base; other marks on lid)
Kings Lynn, England
1639 to 1684
Solid handle with hoof type terminal soldered to body; lid is typical of flagons namesake and sits smartly on cylindrical drum on ovolo molded foot with flat base.
(Very good original condition; H: 12")
$3,475
660-19
Antique Pewter Teapot with Pineapple Knop
Signed, Hancock & Jessop, circa 1770-1775
Ebenezer Hancock and Richard Jessop, Sheffield, England
Engraved decoration, original wood handle.
(Height: 6.5"; width (handle to spout): 10": depth: 3.75")
$1,800.00
365-330
Antique Pewter teapot Stand,
James Vickers, Circa 1787-1800
England, Maker's mark stamped into the underside,
(1" x 7" x 5.125")
Ex Collection of Charles V. Swain of Hilltop Farm, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
LITERATURE: Jack L. Scott, Pewter Wares from Sheffield, page 101, figure 62.
$1,200.00
365-335
Antique, Massachusetts Pewter Measure, Half Gallon
Stamped CM for Commonwealth of Massachusetts
1750 to 1780
This measure bears a verification mark for the American colony of Massachusetts
"CM" in block letters stamped on face of rim to left of handle (unidentified maker)
Baluster form with flat circular cover displaying paired incised rings at edge centering a
pair at center; bud thumbpiece with stepped and canted triangular extension soldered to
cover and continuing nearly to center; cover hinged to handle…shape may be attributed
to American shop tradition; strong linen marks. The baluster-shaped body having a
galleried rim and flared base displays paired incised concentric lines on rim, center of
body, and lower section of body; scroll strap handle attached at rim and with strut to
lower section of body. (Possible small repair to belly seam; height: 11”)
$1,150.00
365-356
Antique Pewter, Pint Tankard, Dome Lid,
Richard King, London, Maker's Mark
18th Century (1704 to 1777)
Provenance:
Ex Brown Brothers Auction, Buckingham, Pennsylvania, 1959 (owned by Sarah Williams Eastburn, Pineville, Pennsylvania a member of the Brown family, through which this tankard is believed to have descended; Ex Collection of Charles V. Swain, Hilltop Farm, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Very good condition; couple dings to handle from thumbpiece, else fine; dimensions: 5.625" high by 5.5" wide by 4" in diameter.
$7,675
365-198
Antique Pewter Scale Plate,
Thomas Burchfield, London, 1810 to 1846
Marked BURCHFIELD and SUPERFINE HARDMETAL,
Burchfield was not a pewterer; he was a scale maker (Died 1857)
PURSUANT to a Decree of the High Court of Chancery,
made in a cause of Charles Jones, plaintiff, v.
Samuel John Burchfield and William Burchfield, defendants,
the creditors of Thomas Burchfield, of Church-street, Stoke
Newington, in the county of Middlesex, Esquire, and of
West Smithfield, in the city of London, Scale Maker, de-
ceased, who died on or about the 5th day of November,
1851, are, by their Solicitors, on or before the 18th day of
June, 1857, to come in and prove their debts, at the chambers
of the Vice-Chancellor Sir William Page Wood, at
No. 11, New-square, Lincoln's-inn, in the county of Middlesex,
or in default thereof they will be peremptorily excluded from
the benefit of the said Decree. Monday, the 20th day of July,
1857, at twelve o'clock at noon and one o'clock in the afternoon,
at the said chambers, is appointed for hearing and adjudicating up
on the said debts and claims.-Dated this 15th day of May, 1857
(Good condition; diameter: 13.5")
$385
365-194
Antique Pewter Half Pint Bud Baluster Measure
Marked “DP”, probably Daniel Parker (1678-1739)
A 5-inch half-pint baluster measure with waisted profile displaying two
pair of concentric rings centered by galleried rim and flared base.
Rim displays the “DP” marker’s mark, strap handle and flat hinged
lid with bud thumbpiece. Lid displays the CROWN over GR verification
seal and rings.
$665.00
365-354
Antique Pewter, Gill Measure, Double Volute, Baluster
Bearing the mark of William Fasson, 1758-1800 (H: 4”)
Flat lid with concentric rings and double volute thumbpiece,
Fleur-de-lys attachment; “S” shape handle; baluster-shaped body
with a galleried rim and flared base. Rim displays marker’s mark.
$650.00
365-353
Antique Pewter Half Pint Bud Baluster Measure
Unknown Maker, English, Mid-17th Century
Half-pint baluster measure with waisted profile, strap handle and
flat hinged lid with bud thumbpiece. Lid displays initials “RSM”.
(Height: 5.25"; base diameter: 3.75")
$395.00
365-352
Antique Pewter, Quart Mug, Abbott Gateshead, 1792-1818
The Abbott mark is found within the interior on base centered by triple concentric rings.
(Height: 6.125")
$280.00
365-359
Antique Pewter, Hamlin Porringer, Flower Handle, 5- Inch
Samuel Hamlin Jr., Providence, Rhode Island (1801-1856)
Basin form with boss in bottom and flowered handle; Jacobs mark 164.
$675.00
365-364
Antique Pewter, Tulip Tankard, Quart
Susannah Cocks, London, 1818-1844
Impressed assay marks, verification and maker’s marks, and the touch of Susannah,
one of the first pewterers; successor to her husband Samuel Cocks. (Height: 6.25”)
$315.00
365-358
Antique Pewter Wine Flagon, Swiss, 1780
Bright finish…
Heart shaped lid, double acorn thumbpiece and rams head finial; hallmarked and
incised initials “ASC”. This highly polished spouted wine jug stands at 11.75".
$450.00
365-357
Antique Pewter Flagon, Reed and Barton, Taunton, Massachusetts, Circa 1840
Handle and thumbpiece are cast; body, base and lid made from sheet, applied heart
shape handle terminus. (Old repair to where hinge is soldered to lid that is detectible
from the inside only. Height: 12.5")
$395.00
745-170
Antique Pewter Porringer, Crown Handle,
Robert Bush, Sr., London, (1755-1800)
This Bristol makers output was primarily for the
Am. trade
Fine original cond., good linen mark
Pewter porringer by Robert Bush, Sr., Bristol, England (circa 1755 to 1781). Maker's mark stamped into front of handle. Robert Bush Sr. and Bush & Co. were pewter smiths of Bristol and Bilton from about 1765 to 1793. The firm was one of a handful whose products were made for export to the American market. For a detailed discussion of Robert Bush see Howard H. Cotterell, Bristol and West-Country Pewterers, page 14.
(Bowl diameter: 4.5"; length: 6.5")
$425.00
365-326
Antique Pewter Basin, American, Unmarked
19th Century, 8”, Beaded Rim
(Height: 2"; diameter: 8")
$145.00
365-323
Antique Pewter, Dutch Footed Bowl
With Twin Handles and Wriggle Work,
Circa 1700
Holland, partial mark; height to handle: 4 7/8”, to rim: 4”, diameter: 5 3/8”
$385.00
365-332
Antique Pewter Teapot, Medium Dome,
Four-Gill Size Body,
Circa 1780
Unknown English Maker
Wood handle, lid with knop button. Some interior oxide imperfection, couple repairs; five-lug hinge
(height: 6"; handle to spout: 7.5”; diameter: 4.25")
$575.00
365-331
Antique Dutch Pewter Plate
Engraved Five Lobe, Scalloped,
Portrait of Cardinal 18th C.
Anonymous
(Two small period repairs; diameter: 9.25")
$1,895.00
365-341
Antique Pewter Porringer
Thomas D. & Sherman Boardman,
Hartford, Connecticut, 1810 to 1830, 4”
Laughlin 428
(Diameter: 4”)
$340
660-30
Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded Rim,
Broad Rim, 17th Century, 24"
Touch Mark of John Shorey, London,
Secondary Export Touch "CR"
(Diameter: 24")
$3,225
365-212
Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded,
Thomas King I, 20.25"
London, Circa 1675 to 1708
Owner's initials PB and S over TA on front rim; worn touchmark on back; hallmarks on front. (Scattered pitting on surface; diameter: 20.25")
$2,095
660-22
Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded,
John Greenbank, 20 1/16"
Worcester, England, Circa 1675 to 1700
Owner's initials IB and O over PS on the front rim; touchmarks on back; hallmarks on front rim. (Slight pitting and some dark scale on front; heavy scale on back; diameter: 20.25")
$2,095
660-23
Rare 18th Century Swiss Lidded Pewter Flagon,
Stegkanne, Wine Jug
Switzerland, Mid 18th Century, Marked “LN” over Bear for Bern
The slender lidded spout joined to the body by a “steg” terminating in a hand
(Good condition; H: 12.5”)
$1,525
1012-84
American Pewter Plate
By William Kirby
New York City
Active, 1760 - 1793
An 8.25-inch pewter dish with hammered booge, touch marks on reverse, polished; very good condition.
$1,275
904-19
Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded Rim,
Broad Rim, 17th Century
Touch Mark of Thomas King,
London, 1676 to 1687
(Diameter: 20.25")
$1,250
365-210
Pewter, Flagon, Swiss, Vertical Seamed,
Pier Antoni Simaval of Wallis (Valis)
Switzerland, Circa 1750
This large mid-18th century Swiss flagon displays the mark of Pier Antoni Simaval of Wallis (Valis); struck on the lid in front of the 'wedge'. The most interesting feature of this flagon is that it was cast in two halves, and has vertical seams (only visible inside). Within the interior, inset in the base, there is a fleur de lys rosette centered by perfect linen marks left by the pewterer. (Superb condition with lustrous cleaned patina; 10.5" overall H: 4.5" base diameter.)
$1,245
365-217
Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded Rim,
William Ford, Wigan, 1683 to 1696
England
(Diameter: 20.25")
$1,075
365-211
Antique Pewter Deep Dish,
Largest Recorded English Deep Dish,
Thomas Swanson, 1765 to 1783
London, 16 3/8” Cotterell 4593
Mold apparently handed-down from:
2. Samuel Ellis Sr., London (Export began 1732 to Boston)
1. Colonel John Shorey, London, 1683
(Original gray patina; scattered dings and knife marks)
$975
365-209
American Pewter Deep Dish
Joseph Danforth, 1780 to 1788
Middletown, Connecticut
The dish with single reeded rim has two lion in gateway touch-marks and four hallmarks. Laughlin 377 and 378. (Diameter: 13.25".)
$975
715-1
Antique Pewter, Marriage Plate
with Wrigglework, Rim with Zigzag Design
Centering Cockerel
Unidentified Maker's Mark (Angel holding scale of justice, large bell in other hand)
The unidentified maker's triple mark is struck on the reverse of the bowl. (In excellent condition; light-grey original surface patina; diameter: 9.5")
$945
365-220
Antique Pewter Traveling Flask,
Pilgerflasche or Pilgrim Bottle, Swiss
Unmarked, Switzerland,
Late 18th or Early 19th Century
Decorative details include wrigglework above foot and beneath spout neck, and pairs of concentric incised lines to both sides. The chain is attached to the so that it does not impede opening and closing. The canteen is fitted with side loops for a strap; flat base allows it to stand on a surface. For a similar example see figure 846, page 250, Pewter of the Western World by R.G. Hornsby (Exceptional almost unused condition, with light-grey original surface patina; H: 7.5"; W: 6"; D: 2")
$695
365-219
American Pewter Plate, 8"
Edward Danforth,
Middletown & Hartford, Connecticut
(1788 to 1794),
Jacobs 84 - SOLD
(Bends to rim, fine etching on rim; 8” diameter.)
SOLD
1096-76
Pewter Porringer with Heart and Crescent Moon Handle, Lee Type
Attribution based on Laughlin touch L-413 subsequently found to be incorrect however; still referred to as "Lee Type". (H: 1.25" W: 3.5"; D: 5")
$175
365-181
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