An American Silver Water Pitcher and pair of standing cups, John & Peter Targee, New York /John McMullin, Philadelphia, circa 1815/1805

the pitcher of squat rounded-rectangular form with beaded borders, one side engraved with script monogram LMC, the other BGM, the base engraved 1815, raised on four paw and ball feet, marked on base I&PT in rectangle and with two pseudo-hallmarks; the goblets partially gadrooned with molded everted rim, marked on base rims I·M^{cMullin in rectangle}

pitcher with repaired split beneath lower handle terminal, one ding to side by not through, otherwise good condition, cups good condition, all with clear marks
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