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The inscription reads: Presented to/William Kemble/by Gibbons & Huston, Steele & Worth and E. E & I. L. Pennock as a testimonial/of their high regard for his strict/integrity as a Merchant.
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MAKER'S MARK OF J. E. CALDWELL & CO., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1850
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A PAIR OF SILVER PRESENTATION PITCHERS
Maker's mark of J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1850
Each baluster form, on circular foot, the body chased and repoussé with scrolling grapevines, centering a rococo cartouche with presentation inscription, with leaf-capped scroll handle, each marked under base
11½in. high; 42oz. 10dwt. (2)
Maker's mark of J. E. Caldwell & Co., Philadelphia, circa 1850
Each baluster form, on circular foot, the body chased and repoussé with scrolling grapevines, centering a rococo cartouche with presentation inscription, with leaf-capped scroll handle, each marked under base
11½in. high; 42oz. 10dwt. (2)