An American Silver Rococo Revival Pitcher, Garner & Winchester, Lexington, KY, circa 1850

of baluster form, both sides chased with floral wreaths,  the rim with formal foliage, raised on a domed circular base chased with band of matching flowers, leaf-capped scroll handle

a crease and small ding to lower body, otherwise good condition, decoration crisp
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Eli C. Garner and Frank Winchester opened their firm about 1843. Garner was born in Virginia in 1817, but was apprenticed to Asa Blanchard. Winchester learnt his trade in Baltimore. Garner died in 1878. Winchester joined the Union army in 1862 as 2nd lieutenant. He was listed in the 1867 Lexington Directory as a silversmith, but died the following year from rheumatism of the heart caused by his military service.

See Marquis Boultinghouse Silversmiths of Kentucky, 1785-1900, pp. 130-132 and p. 284.