Lot Essay
The inscription on the front reads: "Henry Norton, from John Trevor Gibson. S.N.D. from J.R.M. What can I pay thee for this noble usage, But grateful praise."
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MAKER'S MARK OF WILLIAM GALE & SON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1852
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A SILVER ROCOCO REVIVAL PRESENTATION EWER
Maker's mark of William Gale & Son, New York, circa 1852
Baluster, on spreading circular rim, the sides with C-scroll cartouches joined by acanthus leaves, two cartouches with floral repousse and punched background, one cartouche with inscription, the bifurcated handle formed as a branch; marked under base
13in. high; 29oz. 10dwt.
Maker's mark of William Gale & Son, New York, circa 1852
Baluster, on spreading circular rim, the sides with C-scroll cartouches joined by acanthus leaves, two cartouches with floral repousse and punched background, one cartouche with inscription, the bifurcated handle formed as a branch; marked under base
13in. high; 29oz. 10dwt.
Exhibited
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, The Private Eye, 1989