Bonhams 1793 : An American coin silver Chinoiserie decorated presentation pitcher by Eoff & Shepherd, retailed by Ball, Black & Co., New York, NY, third quarter 19th century

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24 Jan 2013 10:00 EST New York
Silver and Russian Works of Art
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Property of various owners

An American coin silver Chinoiserie-decorated presentation pitcher
by Eoff & Shepherd, retailed by Ball, Black & Co., New York, NY, third quarter 19th century

With waved rim above a vine entwined branch-form handle over a spreading body decorated with figures amid a riverscape with boats and trees, with inscription to front "Eendracht Maakt Macht / Presented to / Dr. Samuel R. Johnson D.D. / by the heirs of / Gen. Johnson," weight approximately 30 oz troy.
height 10 3/4in (27cm); length 9in (23cm)

Sold for US$ 4,000 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / Silver

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