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A SILVER CANN

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A SILVER CANN
MAKER'S MARK OF JOSEPH RICHARDSON, JR., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1785

Cylindrical, on a molded circular base, the double-scroll handle with an acanthus grip, the rim with reeded edge, the front engraved WWF in foliate script, the base engraved with further provenance, marked twice under base
3½ in. high
(7 oz. 10 dwt.)

拍品专文

The base bears an engraved inscription, R.W to WWF 1785 COLEMAN FISHER 1825. S WILSON FISHER 1853. CLARENCE WILSON FISHER 1889. Other examples of Philadelphia silver made for the Fisher family were sold in these Rooms, January 26, 1991, lots 44-48.