An American Silver Water Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
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January 22, 06:19 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
An American Silver Water Pitcher, Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
of baluster form, the surface spot hammered with stylized cobra head handle, the bottom inscribed "John B. Hutchinson, from Jacob Wendell. January 1st 1881, in token of regard and friendship unbroken through a partnership of more than twenty five years."
marked on underside and numbered 5465-1939
37 oz
1150 g
height 9 1/4 in.
23.5 cm
Jacob Wendell, who gifted this piece, may refer to Jacob Wendell of New York (1826-1898) for whom the The Jacob Wendell Prize at Harvard College is named. He bequeathed in his will a merit based award of $5,000 to a deserving student.