Sold for $6,930

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

A Pair of American Repousse Silver Presentation Pitchers

Robert and William Wilson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1825-46

both with engraved presentation reading The / Directors of the / Commercial Bank of Penna / to / James Dundas / A Testimony of Respect / 1849.
both stamped R&W Wilson on underside.
169 ozt 14 dwt gross
Height of each 17 inches (including handle).

James Hepburn Dundas (1786-1865) was a prominent figure in the commercial and financial circles of Philadelphia and served as President of Pennsylvania Bank. In 1830, he purchased the site known as Lafayette Vauxhall Garden, at the intersection of Broad and Walnut Streets, and built the famous Dundas-Lippincott Mansion, also known as "the Yellow Mansion."

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

In overall fine and stable condition. Minor surface wear to each. One with several small dents just above shoulder and scratch to neck. Other with scratches to either side of neck.

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