Silver Pitcher

Description:

Silver Pitcher, Lewis Cary 1798-1834, Boston, baluster-form with reeded rim and base band, hollow angled handle, marked "L. CAREY" on an engrailed scroll with rosettes on base and "LC" touchmark to interior base, under the spout with engraved presentation "Presented by the Boston Soap Stone Company-to their Agent- Mr. Thomas Patten. -1826.-," the base with engraved names "Caroline M. Patten Shillaber/William Green Shillaber," (dents),ht. 6 1/4 in., approx. 14 troy oz.
Estimate $500-700

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