Lot 1269
  • 1269

An American silver sugar urn and cover, Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, circa 1795

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 USD
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Description

  • marked C.Wiltberger in script in a conforming cartouche twice on foot rim
  • silver
  • height 11 in.
  • 28 cm
with beaded borders, foot rim engraved with block initials S*H

Provenance

Silver Shelf, October 1977

Condition

body and cover with numerous dings and creases, otherwise good
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