2112

$6,655.00

RARE AND FINE BELL-METAL POSNET BY LAWRENCE LANGWORTHY (1692-1739), NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND.

This rare example raised on three canted semi-circular legs, the deep round bowl joined to a triangular pinched half-round tapering handle. The handle clearly marked with the makers last name. *NOTE* A similar example sold at Christie’s New York, sale 2635, January 2012, lot #174. SIZE: 7-1/2″ t x 8″ dia. Overall 17″ l to handle. PROVENANCE: This Posnet was discovered in Castine where it was being used to humidify the air while sitting on a woodstove. CONDITION: Structurally very good with normal and expected wear and pitting, the underside of the posnet base etched with an old identification number. The interior with water calcification. Otherwise very good. 51462-1 (7,000-9,000) – Lot 2112

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2017

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