A SILVER-PRESENTATION PITCHER

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A SILVER-PRESENTATION PITCHER
MAKER'S MARK OF GERARDUS BOYCE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1834

Baluster-form, with S-scroll foliate handle and applied die-rolled foliate borders, on a stepped circular foot, the front repouss/e with scrolled acanthus enclosing a presentation inscription dated 1834, marked--11½ in. high
(28 oz.)

Lot Essay

The inscription reads "PRESENTED by The Democratic Republican Electors of the 8th Ward to SAMUEL KIP Junr. for his successful efforts to preserve the purity of our Elections Feby 22d 1834"