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The Americana Collection of David Good Part 2

Sun, Jan 9, 2022 10:00AM EST
Lot 662

Engraved Presentation Tumbler in Wooden Box.

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
Engraved presentation tumbler in wooden presentation box. Attributed to John Frederick Amelung. Maryland, circa 1785. Tumbler engraved with floral spray with the intials A. C 1786. Bottom engraved "Margaret Ellicombe Gidley God is Love AC March 19, 1806". A note accompanying this lot states "The writing on this tumbler was done by D. Adam Clark with his diamond pen on the occasion of a visit to glassblower with friends. D. Adam Clark was an early circuit rider Methodist founder, friend with John and Charles" B H 5-3/8" W 6-1/8", D 6". Tumbler: H 3-7/8" D rim 3-3/16" D base 2-1/4". Condition: Fine original condition. Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/508gqi70ez3z1ix/AAAFS7mJYSLSB1KJ1IYC4EOja?dl=0