A coin silver Pap Boat by John Mood, Charleston, South Carolina. This piece is five and one-half inches in length and weighs 2.6 ounces troy. Of early form, this rare example of a pap boat is likely from Mood's earlier working period in Charleston that began in 1813. However, most of his earliest years found him working in partnership with his father under the name "Peter Mood & Son." After 1821, John was working alone and it is most likely that the above piece was produced in the decade of the 1820s. The pap boat was a somewhat popular form in the 18th century but by the early 19th century was far less so, with very few known, although rare examples, such as the one here, were obviously produced when requested. This great example shows a few very minor bumps from normal use, but remains in attractive and highly collectable condition with no repairs. Really a museum piece.

$6500