The Collection of
Mr. and Mrs. Lansdell Christie
A SILVER COVERED CREAM JUG
Details
A SILVER COVERED CREAM JUG
MAKER'S MARK OF JOEL SAYRE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1809
Shaped oval, on rectangular base with four ball feet, the body with faceted matte diaperwork band, with angular handle, the hinged cover with bright-cut engraved foliate band and rectangular finial, one side engraved with a fully rigged vessel with American burgee, the other with presentation inscription, marked on base
7in. high; 11oz. 10dwt.
MAKER'S MARK OF JOEL SAYRE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1809
Shaped oval, on rectangular base with four ball feet, the body with faceted matte diaperwork band, with angular handle, the hinged cover with bright-cut engraved foliate band and rectangular finial, one side engraved with a fully rigged vessel with American burgee, the other with presentation inscription, marked on base
7in. high; 11oz. 10dwt.
Engraved
The presention inscription reads: From The New York & Columbian Insurance Companies to SAM.L GREEN Master of the Ship Polly as a Memento of his Gallantly Recapturing with the aid of a BOY his Vessel on 6th of Octr 1809 from five Frenchmen who held Possession of her as a Prize