03-31-201203-31-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2589BBoston
March 31, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Jones, Ball & Poor Coin Silver Presentation Water Pitcher

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$2,489$2,100
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2589BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 31, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Jones, Ball & Poor Coin Silver Presentation Water Pitcher, Boston, mid-19th century, the baluster-form pitcher with overall repoussé grapevine and bird decoration, on pebbled background, engraved leaves surrounding spout, with vine-form handle with the face of a bearded man, on reeded foot, engraved to the front "Presented to Dr. E. D. Miller, by the Family of the late Rev. Dr. Codman, a token of gratitude for kindness and attention during the last illness of their beloved Father, Dorchester, May 1st 1848," ht. 11 in., approx. 26.2 troy oz.
Estimate $800-1,200

No evidence of any damages or restorations.

Keywords

Poor Coin Silver Presentation Water Pitcher, baluster-form pitcher, E. D. Miller, last illness, Codman, Dorchester