Nathaniel Hurd Sold at Auction Prices

copperplate engraver, Coat of arms painter, b. 1729 - d. 1777

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Jan. 03, 2020
(6) NATHANIEL HURD / FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $300 - $500
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Incorporating the Dana coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
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Aug. 19, 2018
WENTWORTH, ENGRAVED ARMORIAL BOOKPLATE BY NATHANIEL HURD (1730-1777).
Est: $500 - $600
New Hampshire, Chippendale, with motto "EN DIEU EST TOUT." Signed "N. Hurd. Scp." l.r. On paper, 3 x 2 1/2 inches. Literature: Charles Dexter Allen, "American Book-Plates: A Guide to their Study," reprinted 1968, pp. 104-16, 302.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
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Aug. 18, 2017
NATHANIEL HURD ENGRAVED ARMORIAL BOOKPLATE FOR LEWIS DEBLOIS, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
Est: $200 - $400
DeBlois (1727-1779) was a prominent Boston merchant. Signed "Nathaniel Hurd Sculp." l.c. On paper, 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 inches. Affixed to the inside front cover of a leatherbound book, the first page signed and dated "Lewis Deblois 1756."Provenance: Collection of Martha Gandy Fales.Literature: Charles Dexter Allen, "American Book-Plates: A Guide to their Study," no. 212.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
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Aug. 18, 2017
NATHANIEL HURD ENGRAVED ARMORIAL BOOKPLATE FOR BENJAMIN GREENE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
Est: $250 - $450
Greene (1713-1776), a silversmith and merchant, was part owner of the ship "Three Brothers." Nathaniel Hurd did specialized work for him. Signed "N.H. Sclp." l.r. On laid paper, 3 3/4 x 3 inches. Framed.Literature: Charles Dexter Allen, "American Book-Plates: A Guide to their Study," no. 326.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
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Aug. 18, 2017
NATHANIEL HURD ENGRAVED ARMORIAL BOOKPLATE FOR WILLIAM GREENLEAF, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.
Est: $250 - $450
Greenleaf (1724-1803), Sheriff of Suffolk County, was the first person to read the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House on July 18, 1776. Signed "N. Hurd" l.r. On paper, 4 1/4 x 3 1/8 inches. Affixed to the inside front cover of a leatherbound book. Inscribed "to his grandaughter/ Susan Eliot." Provenance: Collection of Martha Gandy Fales. Literature: Charles Dexter Allen, "American Book-Plates: A Guide to their Study," no. 331.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
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Mar. 25, 2017
(10) NATHANIEL HURD FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
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Mar. 25, 2017
(10) NATHANIEL HURD FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
sold
Mar. 25, 2017
(10) NATHANIEL HURD FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
sold
Mar. 25, 2017
(10) NATHANIEL HURD FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
sold
Mar. 25, 2017
(10) NATHANIEL HURD FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $3,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate"N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
sold
Mar. 25, 2017
(10) N.HURD ENGRAVED FRANCIS DANA BOOKPLATES
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Engraved by Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777). Displaying the coat-of-arms with the motto "CAVENDO TUTUS" (safety through caution) signed in plate "N.H. sclp" lower right.
John McInnis Auctioneers
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Nov. 16, 2016
Colonial engraved bookplate with coat-of-arms of Spooner family, Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777), Boston, MA
Est: $300 - $500
Colonial engraved bookplate with coat-of-arms of Spooner family Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777), Boston, MA Framed. 5 1/4 in. x 3 1/4 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: Sold Sotheby's, New York, The Stanley Paul Sax Collection, Jan. 16 & 17, 1998, Lot 491.
Freeman's
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Oct. 25, 2014
(NATHANIEL HURD) Engraved Bookplate for Harvard College
Est: $600 - $800
Autographs Nathaniel Hurd Engraved Bookplate for Harvard College (NATHANIEL HURD), Colonial Boston Silversmith and Engraver, Noted for His Bookplates and His Design of the Harvard Emblem (1729-1777). This is a fine example of the original printed Bookplate Nathaniel Hurd created on an engraved copper-plate, for Harvard College, measuring 3.75" x 5.5" and bearing his engraving of the Harvard College emblem, c. 1768, Fine. It has been signed in print: "N. Hurd Sc. Boston" at the bottom. These bookplates were used in many of the volumes accessioned by the Harvard library between 1764 (after the fire) into the first half of the 19th century. This plate is marked "Dupl." at the top right and crossed out. The plate notes that the book was donated by Edward Foster of Boston on April 3, 1769. Exhibiting light foxing, but is otherwise fine. The plate is housed in a custom foam-core slipcase along with the volume to which this bookplate was once affixed, being Robert Sanderman's "LETTERS ON THERON AND ASPASIO. Addressed to the AUTHOR..." (London: Printed for T. Vernor, and J. Charter, 1768) xxviii, 400 pages, 8" x 5", 4th edition, lacking front board, rear board separated. Owner's signature on rear board pastedown. Light foxing and toning to pages and figured at no added value to this bookplate in our estimate. A fine presentation and association. Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777) was a silversmith like his father, Jacob Hurd, to whom he was apprenticed from 1742 to 1751 in Boston, MA. He became particularly proficient as an engraver and styled himself "Goldsmith & Engraver" in his will. Paul Revere's account book of 1762 debited Hurd for "2 small scolop'd Salvers," a chafing dish, a pair of canns, a silver frame for a picture, and, uniquely, a "Silver Indian Pipe." Hurd cut a variety of plates for Harvard College, and a table of coins which must have been helpful to his contemporaries. He died unmarried in December, 1777.
Early American History Auctions
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Aug. 17, 2013
NATHANIEL HURD, BOOKPLATE ENGRAVED FOR HARVARD COLLEGE.
Est: $300 - $500
Signed "N. Hurd Sc. Boston." Inscribed in ink "Probably the gift of the Reverend Theophilus Lindsey of London, Recorded 5 June 1789." Plate 5 ¾ x 3 ½ inches, sight. Framed.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
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Mar. 06, 2011
Silver Tankard, Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777), Boston, c. 1760, urn and flame finial on a stepped domed lid over a tapered cylindrical ...
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
Silver Tankard, Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777), Boston, c. 1760, urn and flame finial on a stepped domed lid over a tapered cylindrical body with applied band at lower body, the front engraved with bird surmounting a coat of arms within a rococo cartouche, surrounded by cornucopia and flower sprays over the inscription "S. P. Parrot"; hollow scroll handle with scroll thumb-piece with a rounded drop at upper joining, and with engraved monogram N over J+M, the maker's mark with initial and surname with a pellet between in a cartouche with straight lower edge (Kane mark A), located on the body to the left of the upper handle terminal, (minor imperfections), ht. 8 3/4 in., approx. 28 troy oz. Note: Nathaniel Hurd was the son of the prolific Boston silversmith Jacob Hurd (1702-1758). He was a noted silversmith as well as an engraver of currency, prints, trade cards, and bookplates. A typewritten note accompanies the tankard which was written in 1928 by noted antiques dealer, Miss Katrina Kipper, of Accord, Massachusetts. It is addressed to a Mr. Robert Morse of Boston. She writes that the tankard belonged to the Newhall family of Concord and was handed down to members of the family of S.P. Parrot and Susan Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Skinner
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Aug. 29, 2010
(NATHANIEL HURD), Colonial Boston Silversmith and Engraver, Noted for His Bookplates and His Design of the Harvard Emblem (1729-1777).
Est: $600 - $800
Colonial America Nathaniel Hurd Engraved Bookplate for Harvard College (NATHANIEL HURD), Colonial Boston Silversmith and Engraver, Noted for His Bookplates and His Design of the Harvard Emblem (1729-1777). This is a fine example of the original printed Bookplate Nathaniel Hurd created on an engraved copper-plate, for Harvard College, measuring 3.75" x 5.5" and bearing his engraving of the Harvard College emblem, c. 1768, Fine. It has been signed in print: "N. Hurd Sc. Boston" at the bottom. These bookplates were used in many of the volumes accessioned by the Harvard library between 1764 (after the fire) into the first half of the 19th century. This plate is marked "Dupl." at the top right and crossed out. The plate notes that the book was donated by Edward Foster of Boston on April 3, 1769. Exhibiting light foxing, but is otherwise fine. The plate is housed in a custom foam-core slipcase along with the volume to which this bookplate was once affixed, being Robert Sanderman's "LETTERS ON THERON AND ASPASIO. Addressed to the AUTHOR..." (London: Printed for T. Vernor, and J. Charter, 1768) xxviii, 400 pages, 8" x 5", 4th edition, lacking front board, rear board separated. Owner's signature on rear board pastedown. Light foxing and toning to pages and figured at no added value to this bookplate in our estimate. A fine presentation and association. Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777) was a silversmith like his father, Jacob Hurd, to whom he was apprenticed from 1742 to 1751 in Boston, MA. He became particularly proficient as an engraver and styled himself "Goldsmith & Engraver" in his will. Paul Revere's account book of 1762 debited Hurd for "2 small scolop'd Salvers," a chafing dish, a pair of canns, a silver frame for a picture, and, uniquely, a "Silver Indian Pipe." Hurd cut a variety of plates for Harvard College, and a table of coins which must have been helpful to his contemporaries. He died unmarried in December, 1777.
Early American History Auctions
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Jun. 17, 2007
(HURD NATHANIEL)
Est: $300 - $400
692. (NATHANIEL HURD) (1729/30-1777) Silversmith and engraver, noted for his bookplates and his design of the Harvard emblem. A fine example of the bookplate Hurd created for Harvard College, 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" bearing his engraving of the Harvard College emblem, signed in print: "N. Hurd Sc. Boston" at bottom. These bookplates were used in many of the volumes accessioned by the Harvard library between 1764 (after the fire) into the first half of the nineteenth century. This plate is marked "Dupl." at top right and crossed out. The plate notes that the book was donated by Edward Foster of Boston on April 3, 1769. Light foxing otherwise very good. Housed in a custom foam-core slipcase with the volume to which this bookplate was once affixed, Robert Sanderman's, Letters on Theron and Aspasio. Addressed to the Author... (London: Printed for T. Vernor, and J. Charter, 1768) xxviii, 400pp. 8vo., 4th ed. lacking front board, rear board separated. Owner's signature on rear board pastedown. Light foxing and toning to pages. A fine presentation and association. $300-400
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
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Jan. 18, 2002
A FINE AND RARE SILVER TANKARD
Est: $50,000 - $80,000
Mark of Nathaniel Hurd, Boston, circa 1760 Pear-shaped on a molded circular footrim, with applied mid-band, the domed hinged cover with openwork scroll thumbpiece, the tubular scroll spout with baluster drop under hinge and plain circular terminal, the front engraved with an impaled coat-of-arms within a rococo cartouche surrounded by sprays of flowers and surmounted by a basket of flowers, marked near handle with Kane mark B 81/4in. high; 28oz. PROVENANCE By descent to Mrs. Henry Cannon Clark, Pride's Crossing, Massachusetts, 1939 Mrs. Malcolm Stuart, daughter, then by descent to the present owner LITERATURE Patricia Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, p. 620. Hollis French, Jacob Hurd and His Sons, 1972, cat. no. 318b. NOTES Nathaniel Hurd (1729-1777), son of the prolific silversmith Jacob Hurd, was famed as an engraver of bookplates, trade cards and prints. A cup and cover by Hurd is engraved with the Whitechurch arms within a similar rococo cartouche flanked by sprays of flowers (French, cat. no. 30). About 50 examples of Hurd's work survive, and only one other tankard is known, that made for Prudence Stoddard circa 1760 and now in the Wadsworth Atheneum. Pear-shaped tankards are extremely rare among New England silver.
Christie's