Lot 1270
  • 1270

An American silver bowl, Samuel Richards Jr., Philadelphia, circa 1795

Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked SR in a rounded rectangle twice on base
  • silver
  • diameter 4 3/4 in.
  • 12.1 cm
engraved center of base with block initials L*G  / to / H*D*G / to / W*S*J, later engraved on base rim In loving memory of HENRY D GILPIN 29th January 1860

Provenance

Jonathan Trace, April 1985

Condition

good condition, nice weight
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