A Whartenby & Co. Coin Silver Pitcher, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1855 Marks: WHARTENBY & CO. 10-1/8 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 inches (25.7 x 13.3 x 13.3 cm) 742 grams The silver pitcher inscribed LTH 1855 RW 1969 below Spout. I have a soft spot for American pitchers in the shape of ancient Greek and Roman examples. This one from Philadelphia is a dead ringer for a 3000-year-old vessel called an oinochoe. CV HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Scattered pushes, especially to shoulder, foot, and handle; overall wear indicative of age and significant handling.
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