Two Silver Presentation Ewers

Description:

Two Silver Presentation Ewers, America, mid-19th century, an ewer on tall base, engraved on the front "Presented to/John Kingsbury/by the married Ladies/formerly his pupils/May 5th 1854," and a shorter ewer with chased and engraved floral decoration on a turned base engraved on the front "Presented/to/Rev. Ebenezer Burgess, D.D/by the/LADIES OF HIS SOCIETY/on the/Fortieth Anniversary of his Settlement/As a token of their grateful appreciation/of his faithful labors./Dedham March 14th/1861," ht. to 15 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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