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Pewter (New York) Porringer by Samuel Danforth, Hartford, Old English Handle
This 5" Old English Handle Porringer is made in a Mold that Bassett apparently
left in Hartford after he returned to NYC.
Date/Period: 1795-1816

Measurement: Length to handle: 7.25"; bowl diameter: 5"; height: 1.75"

Material: Pewter

Condition: Fine, excellent mark

Additional Information: This porringer is a very fine example of a New York type
porringer made in Connecticut. Samuel Danforth worked circa 1795-1816.

The Handle for this porringer was first used by Cornelius Bradford and originally had
initials on the back of the bracket CB. Those initials were pounded out leaving a bump
on the back of the bracket.

$1,995.00

1165-8

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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

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Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded,
Broad Rim, 18th Century, 23.75"
Touch Mark of Richard Smith, London

(Diameter: 23.75")

$3,250

1008-30

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Pewter Basin, Samuel Hamlin Sr. 1767-1801 or Samuel E. Hamlin, Jr. 1801-1856.
Hartford, Connecticut or Providence, Rhode Island
Date/Period: 1775-1850

Measurement: Diameter: 7.75"

Material: Pewter

Condition: Fine, clear turning marks on back of basin

Additional Information: A Hamlin family basin…the Senior Hamlin began his career in
Middletown under the mastery of Thomas Danforth, II. Hamlin moved to Hartford and
soon to Providence, RI.

The Junior Hamlin worked solely in Providence. The touches on this piece were used
by both men. Their workmanship is identical and their skills of a superior quality.
Therefore, it is impossible to tell who made this.

$695.00

1165-14

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Pewter Plate, Thomas Danforth Boardman, Hartford, CT, Single Reed Rim
Date/Period: 1804-1830

Measurement: Diameter: 7.75"

Material: Pewter

Condition: Fine, trivial knife marks commensurate with use

Additional Information: This plate is in fine condition and is marked with his early full
name eagle touch which is one of his earliest touchmarks.

$425.00

1165-13

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Modified Old English Handle Porringer by Samuel E. Hamlin, 4 3/16-inch
Providence, Rhode Island
Date/Period: 1815-1830

Measurement: Bowl diameter: 4 3/16”

Material: Pewter

Condition: Fine, strong touch

Additional Information: A very good example typical of Hamblin junior’s fine work.

$795.00

1165-7

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Hamblin, Pewter Platter, 13.5-Inches.
This 13 1/2" platter was made either by Samuel Hamlin Sr. 1767-1801 or by his
son Samuel E. Hamlin, Jr. 1801-1856.

Measurement: Diameter: 13.5”

Material: Pewter

Condition: Very good, typical knife marks, trivial imperfections commensurate
with age and use

Additional Information: The Senior Hamlin began his career in Middletown under the
mastery of Thomas Danforth, II. Hamlin moved to Hartford and soon to Providence, RI.

The Junior Hamlin worked solely in Providence. The touches on this piece were used
by both men. Their workmanship is identical and their skills of a superior quality.
Therefore, it is impossible to tell who made this. The likely hood is that the younger
Hamlin made this piece.

$925.00

1165-12

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18^th Century Wiggle Decorated Continental Pewter Beaker, Likely Dutch
Date/Period: First half of 18^th century

Measurement: Height: 5.75"

Material: Pewter

Condition: Fine, commensurate with age and use

Additional Information: Flared rim, molded foot, wriggle decorated featuring tulips,
birds, and leafy devices. The touch displays “IZ” within crown surmounting floral device.

$595.00

1165-9

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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

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Nurnberg Pewter Plate Emperor Ferdinand II Habsburg
Date/Period: 17^th Century, Circa 1630 - SOLD

Measurement: Diameter: 7.5"

Material: Pewter

Condition: The plate displays well, shows age patina, some imperfections on the back
of the rim; however, they are not visible on the front of the plate, there is a small hole at
two o’clock that doesn’t distract. The pewter is thinly cast and is very soft…very good
condition considering that it is approximately 380 years old.

Additional Information: Nuremberg pewter relief plate, “Kaiserteller” of Ferdinand II (9
July 1578 – 15 February 1637). Cast in the center with medallion depicting the Holy
Roman Emperor Ferdinand II Habsburg on horseback with a legend: FERDINAND:
II.DG.RO: IM: S: A: At the rim are six oval cartouches each containing mounted
equestrian figures.

SOLD

570-671

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Antique Pewter, Early 18th C., Scottish
Potbelly Gill Measure with Blind Hinge
Rare Scots form in fine condition, a wee 3.5"

$1,650

365-205

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Antique Pewter, Scottish Thistle Measure,
Glasgow Verification Mark, Half Gill
This example with the Associated Arms of Glasgow Mark (Tree, salmon and bell)
See Scottish Pewter 1600-1850 by Peter Spencer Davies, pp. 210, 211 and 212. Also, Cotterell,
Old Pewter Its Makers and Marks, page 117
Only one maker stamped his mark; Robert Galbriath

(Excellent condition; H: 3.25")

$1,450

365-206

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Antique Pewter Bed Warming Pan,
Samuel Cocks, London, Circa 1819,
See Cotterell 1004

Probably hospital use, engraved on ferrule "HC-36", the front punch-decorated with star within concentric rings. Spiral and baluster turned handle is pewter capped with brass hanging device. (Very good condition displaying original gray patina and makers touch; L: 42")

$825

365-214

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Antique Pewter Twin Eared Porringer,
Ecuelle, Rouen Control Marks Under Lid
France, Likely Mid 18th Century
Scarcely encountered fine original condition

Twin-eared porringers were popular throughout France from the late 17th to mid-18th century with several regional styles are known; this form with decorative ears, and a cover cast-decorated with arabesque designs originated in Rouen. Displayed under the lid are a dated quality control mark for Rouen and an unidentified maker's mark incorporating the lamb and flag arms of Rouen. Owner's initials 'MAP' on one ear and 'MPP' under the base. Ecuelles with their covers in undamaged condition are hard to find, as the covers were not heavily cast as were the bodies, and are easily damaged. (Excellent condition, with light-grey original surface patina; 11" across the ears, with bowl diameter of 6.5")

$545

365-222

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Antique Pewter Master Salt
Rare Broad Rim Salt Stand,
William Davidson, 17th Century
United Kingdom, Likely London
See Cotterell 5559

(Very good; H: 2.25", diameter: 4.75")

$1,650

365-189

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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

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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

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Pewter Deep Dish, James Hitchman, London, Single Reed, 16.25-Inches
Date/Period: Working period: 1701-1735

Measurement: Diameter: 16.25"; height: 2"

Material: Pewter

Condition: Good, tiny area of pitting on rim with pinhole

Additional Information: Makers hallmark on rear, rim displays owner’s initials: “TB”.
Displays well.

$285.00

660-42

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Antique Pewter Basin, American, Unmarked
19th Century, 8”, Beaded Rim

(Height: 2"; diameter: 8")

$145.00

365-323

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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

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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

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Antique Pewter Porringer
Thomas D. & Sherman Boardman,
Hartford, Connecticut, 1810 to 1830, 4”

Laughlin 428
(Diameter: 4”)

$340

660-30

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Antique Pewter Charger, Multi Reeded Rim,
William Ford, Wigan, 1683 to 1696
England

(Diameter: 20.25")

$1,075

365-211

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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