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UNMARKED, SCRATCHED X ON BASE, CIRCA 1855
细节
AN AMERICAN SILVER PITCHER
Unmarked, scratched X on base, circa 1855
Of tapering panelled square shape, raised on four pierced foliate and rocaille feet, the sides with oval ribbon-tied cartouches, one with a gift inscription "To A.H. Moore 1st Jany 1855, by the Employees of the Chicago & Mississippi RR", the corners with repousse pendant flowers, the foliate scroll handle terminating in a swan head.
11¾in. (29.8cm.) high; 25.5oz.
Unmarked, scratched X on base, circa 1855
Of tapering panelled square shape, raised on four pierced foliate and rocaille feet, the sides with oval ribbon-tied cartouches, one with a gift inscription "To A.H. Moore 1st Jany 1855, by the Employees of the Chicago & Mississippi RR", the corners with repousse pendant flowers, the foliate scroll handle terminating in a swan head.
11¾in. (29.8cm.) high; 25.5oz.