Lot 880

Boston Coin Silver Water Pitcher, Samuel Trevitt Crosby

Estimate: $500 - $900

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Massachusetts, mid 19th century, pear form with scalloped rim, body with grape and vine decoration, scroll handle with lily pad and bud decoration, open floral design at spout, inscribed "Presented to/Rebecca H. Taylor/by her Husband on the Tenth Anniversary/of their Marriage/as a token of his enduring affection/May 6th, 1856.", marks for retailer Samuel Trevitt Crosby (Boston, Massachusetts, working 1848-1876) and maker possibly Rogers & Wendt (Boston, Massachusetts, working 1850-1856), 34.61 oz. T., 10 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

base ring pushed in, small dents, light scratches, and wear

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Private Collection