American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts

Provenance:

Art Institute of Chicago (accession no. 1952.915), Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne (1871-1964) of Stone Ridge, New York, 1952.

Note:

Mary Russell (1727-1803), born in New Castle, Delaware, was the daughter of Edward Russell (1689-1775) and Dinah Coebourn (1701-?). She married Adam Grubb on November 25, 1753 in Swedes Church in Wilmington. She died in Chester, Delaware County. This tankard was evidently a gift given to her father.

presents well overall, the surface with minor occasional scratches or rubbing commensurate with age and honest use; spouted, but skillfully done; engraved decoration remains crisp; sits flat; handle remains tight and secure; a few minor knicks along base rim

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.