Lot 23
Joseph Danforth Pewter Quart Mug. Tankard of classic 18th century shape, lidless, with scroll handle. Simple ornament of ring moldings. Touchpiece stamped in middle of inside base: a rampant lion on short ground line with flanking "J D"; on exterior base, light, old griffiti; one discernible name--"Prudence Goodrich", atop an earlier griffito, "Goodrich." Vessel is wider at the bottom, making it spill resistant. Aside from the usual handling marks over the years, the vessel is well preserved. Joseph Danforth was one of six sons of Connecticut pewtersmith Thomas Danforth, who pioneered American pewter-making between 1755-82. Joseph worked from 1779-1788. Included is a newspaper article showing that the consignor paid $2860 for this mug in 1999.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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| Realized $3,450 |
