MARK OF R & W WILSON, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1856

Details

A SILVER PRESENTATION EWER AND TRAY
Mark of R & W Wilson, Philadelphia, circa 1856
The ewer vase-form on a circular base, the body chased with scene of a farmer and his wife gathering wood in front of cottages, the front engraved with a presentation inscription, the scroll handle surmounted by an eagle and shield above an American flag, with Greek key borders; the oval tray with gadrooned rim, the field engraved with scrolling foliage and Hon. N.B. Browne; marked under base and rim
The ewer 16in. high, the tray 17 5/8in. long; 95oz. (2)

Provenance

Christie's, New York, January 26, 1996, lot 89

Lot Essay

The presentation inscription reads: A Testimonial Presented to Hon N.B. Browne by the Citizens of Philadelphia for his Fidelity and Energy as a Member of the STATE SENATE in advocating Measures to limit and restrain the Traffic in INTOXICATING LIQUORS May 19th, 1856

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