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Lot 137

A Queen Anne Britannia Silver Covered Tankard

Lot 137

A Queen Anne Britannia Silver Covered Tankard

Status:

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Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Estimate$3,000 – $5,000

Status

Closed

A Queen Anne Britannia Silver Covered Tankard

Matthew E. Lofthouse, London, 1712

hallmarked for Sterling on lid and side of body
24 ozt 14 dwt
Height 8 x width 7 1/2 inches.

Property from the Estate of Mairly Kroening, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marily W. Kroening was a nationally recognized appraiser and expert of fine arts with a keen eye and passion for silver. She served on the Milwaukee Art Museum Board and was a president of the museum’s ‘Collectors Corner’. Her work in the appraisal and fine arts community was evidenced by her membership and presidency of the Wisconsin chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. She served as an adviser to museums, theaters and private collectors. She authored museum catalogues on silver exhibitions for the Milwaukee Art Museum. Her knowledge was called upon as an expert witness in numerous court cases, she also assisted the US customs service in identification cases. Marily was also a member of the University Club, the Women’s Club of Wisconsin and the Toastmasters.

In overall good, stable, attractive condition. The engraving to body has age but is stylistically more Georgian than Queen Anne and likely not contemporary to the tankard. Having light to moderate surface scratching throughout consistent with age and use. Some scattered small nicks and dents to body. The base of handle with a possibly erased monogram. Underside without markings. Hallmarks consistent on lid and body. Additional images available upon request.

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Nick Coombs

Vice President, Senior Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts

nickcoombs@freemansauction.com 312 280 1212

Nick Coombs is a senior specialist in the Furniture & Decorative Arts department and also the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's.
Prior to joining Freeman's in 2014, Mr. Coombs worked for PCGS Currency in Peoria, Illinois, where he was responsible for the grading and authentication of paper money. This enabled him to travel to dozens of coin and currency shows a year and develop a lifelong passion for numismatics. In addition to heading the Coins, Medals & Banknotes department at Freeman's, Mr. Coombs works closely with Furniture & Decorative Arts department and has directed auctions for philatelics, memorabilia, scientific instruments, and fountain pens. He received a BA in art history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master of letters in art and art world practice from the University of Glasgow.

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