Attributed to John R. Wendt

American Silver Domed Butter Dish

Circa 1865

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Description

American sterling silver domed butter dish.

  • Retailed by Ball, Black & Co. in New York.
  • Design attributable to John Wendt whose workshop was located upstairs from the retail premises of Ball, Black & Co.
  • Round and curved bowl with canted rim raised on a round foot.
  • Cover double-domed with vasiform finial.
  • Engraved stylized leaf borders.
  • Marked “Ball, Black & Co / New York / 227 / English Sterling.”

Condition Report

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Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions

Height: 7.75 inches / 19.68 cm
Diameter: 6.75 inches / 17.14 cm

Weight: 19 troy ounces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Period

Aesthetic Movement, Victorian

Decorative Style

Traditional Style

Country of Origin

United States

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