$889
Silver Porringer, Jesse Churchill (1773-1819), Boston, bulbous circular bowl with domed bottom, cast handle pierced in a keyhole pattern, "CHURCHILL" struck in a conforming rectangle on underside of handle, monogrammed, (subtle dents and scratches on bowl sides and center), ht. 2, bowl rim dia. 5 1/8 in., approx. 6.5 troy oz. Provenance: Descended in the family of Russell Sturgis (1750-1826) and then to the consignor. Russell Sturgis was a notable Boston resident. Among his accomplishments: he was a Boston merchant and was successful in the China and fur trade; he was a lieutenant of the Boston regiment of the Massachusetts militia during the Revolutionary War and later served as first lieutenant of a company of light artillery in Boston; he was a Representative of Boston in the state senate in 1801, and an unsuccessful Republican candidate for senator in 1805. His portrait was painted by Gilbert Stuart, c. 1815. The monogram "J.P.S." was added c. 1935 for Josephine Putnam Sturgis.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07
