PA Coin Silver Pitcher by Thomas Wriggins

Active in Philadelphia, baluster form with foliate lappets to lower portion of body, inset die-rolled bands to shoulder and foot, cast and applied acanthus scroll handle, engraved below spout "Laura / from her Mother / Oct. 17th 1865," double struck with maker's mark to underside.

12.5 in.

41.4 troy oz.

The Bernard Family House, "Gay Mont," Port Royal, VA

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a pap boat by Wriggins.

Some mis-shaping to foot and light scratches; old solder repair to handle attachment at rim.

$600 - 900