A SILVER BOWL

MAKER'S MARK OF CHRISTIAN WILTBERGER, PHILADELPHIA, 1803

Details

A SILVER BOWL
Maker's mark of Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, 1803
Hemispherical, on square pedestal foot, the bowl with beaded borders and engraved IEW, also with scratchweight 12"8, marked on foot, together with original bill of sale, dated May 20, 1803 and signed C. Wiltberger, 75/8in. wide by 6½in. high, in frame
63/8in. diameter; 12oz.

Provenance

Isaac Wayne, May 20, 1803, son of "Mad" Anthony Wayne, "Waynesboro" Frank S. Schwarz, Philadelphia

Literature

In Celebration of 50 Years, 1930-80: A Collection of Philadelphia Related Paintings & Decorative Arts, Frank S. Schwarz, no. 14

Lot Essay

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Original bill of sale, dated May 20, 1803, from Christian Wiltberger to Mr. Isaac Wain.

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