GIANT SWISS PEWTER FLAGON W/ DOUBLE ACORN FINIAL AND CHAIN: Giant, 18th to 19th century flagon with baluster form body and double acorn lid finial, two lugs protrude from the sides to which is attached a chain of heavy, circular links. Touch marks of Lorenzo Bella Bianca of Visp Wallace, Switzerland on the cover, 12.5" h. This piece appraised in 2008 for $1200USD for insurance purposes. The appraisal was part of a much larger USPAP, ISA estate appraisal of fine art and antiques (many offered throughout this auction) and a copy of the cover page and this listing will be included with the lot. Frederic C. 'Fritz' Wallace (1904 – 2014, Germany, America) was born in Munich, Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1938 and served with the Army for three years in the 'European Theater of Operations' (ETO). He traveled extensively throughout the globe, collecting with an extremely educated focus and uncommon eye. Truly devoted to research for his collection, Mr. Wallace ensured that he purchased the rarest of interested items in only the best of condition. A fortunate Realtor and Developer, he lived in Sarasota, where he was a patron of the arts and served for many years on the Board of Directors at the historic Asolo Repertory Theatre. Refs. 1. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?pid=172865385#sthash.vyErylz2dpuf E. M. Wallace Auctions & Appraisals is honored to represent select pieces on behalf of Premium Estate Liquidators (PEL). PEL, is a LLC of the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota. An all-volunteer operation boasting 40 plus volunteers, housed within a 4,200 square foot showroom facility in Sarasota, Florida. Sale proceeds generated at PEL support the Youth at Risk in Sarasota County. The gracious work of the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota has helped house over 215 at-risk youth, mentored 849 students with a focus on college advancement, assured 1,003 homeless children remained in school, and provided literary instruction to parents in 448 low-income families. For more information about the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota, Inc. contact: http://www.sarasotaymca.org/foundation/

Age appropriate wear.