Metals
William Wilson & Son (Manufacturer)
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1857-1863
Gold-plated silver
Chased, Engraved
2017.0017.004 B
Object Number2017.0017.004 B |
Stand (Basin)
Metals
Gift of Barbara Schwartz, in memory of her parents, Iris & Seymour Schwartz
William Wilson & Son (Manufacturer)
1857
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1857-1863
1. Mark; Underside; "W\M WILSON & SON" incuse, stamped
2. Mark; Underside; "STERLING" stamped incuse
3. Inscription; Underside; "70574" scratched or engraved
4. Inscription; Surface, in center; "AUT VINCERE AUT MORI" engraved in belted border
Gold-plated silver
Chased, Engraved
1 (H) , 12 (Diam)
2.54 (H) , 30.48 (Diam)
Combined weight with pitcher: 120 oz. or 3732 grams.
Text available soon.
[Article] Venable, Charles L. 1987 The Silverplated Ice Pitcher: An Image of Changing America 1850-1900. International Society for Landscape, Place & Material Culture. 19 (1): 39-48.
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