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1780-1793 John David Sr. of Philadelphia Coin Silver Sugar Urn with Pineapple Finial

$5,800.00
Offered for sale, an exceptional Federal Period silver sugar urn by John David of Philadelphia, constructed there during a turbulent and critical moment in our nation's history. David was an important silversmith until he was stricken with 'malignant fever' (Yellow Fever) and died in 1793. The lid with a beaded girdle and an elegant pineapple finial. The body a pierced gallery surmounting a beaded rim tapering to a round foot with a beaded girdle and decorated at the base. Pierced gallery Mark: 1. Mark; under foot; struck twice under foot is the maker's mark "IDAVID" in rectangle; 2. Inscription; side of body; engraved bright-cut cartouche suspended over laurels; within, the foliate script initials "JPL"; Dimensions: Weight: 359 grams Dimensions (inches) 8.5" (H) , 10.079 (L) , 4.25 (W) Condition: a few small dings and the bottom rim of the top needs reshaping. Reference: Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur. A similar piece by David (teapot) Published: p. 351, no. 337 Check out some of my other sterling silver here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258 Or just browse around the shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
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Offered for sale, an exceptional Federal Period silver sugar urn by John David of Philadelphia, constructed there during a turbulent and critical moment in our nation's history. David was an important silversmith until he was stricken with 'malignant fever' (Yellow Fever) and died in 1793. The lid with a beaded girdle and an elegant pineapple finial. The body a pierced gallery surmounting a beaded rim tapering to a round foot with a beaded girdle and decorated at the base. Pierced gallery Mark: 1. Mark; under foot; struck twice under foot is the maker's mark "IDAVID" in rectangle; 2. Inscription; side of body; engraved bright-cut cartouche suspended over laurels; within, the foliate script initials "JPL"; Dimensions: Weight: 359 grams Dimensions (inches) 8.5" (H) , 10.079 (L) , 4.25 (W) Condition: a few small dings and the bottom rim of the top needs reshaping. Reference: Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur. A similar piece by David (teapot) Published: p. 351, no. 337 Check out some of my other sterling silver here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258 Or just browse around the shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker
Offered for sale, an exceptional Federal Period silver sugar urn by John David of Philadelphia, constructed there during a turbulent and critical moment in our nation's history. David was an important silversmith until he was stricken with 'malignant fever' (Yellow Fever) and died in 1793. The lid with a beaded girdle and an elegant pineapple finial. The body a pierced gallery surmounting a beaded rim tapering to a round foot with a beaded girdle and decorated at the base. Pierced gallery Mark: 1. Mark; under foot; struck twice under foot is the maker's mark "IDAVID" in rectangle; 2. Inscription; side of body; engraved bright-cut cartouche suspended over laurels; within, the foliate script initials "JPL"; Dimensions: Weight: 359 grams Dimensions (inches) 8.5" (H) , 10.079 (L) , 4.25 (W) Condition: a few small dings and the bottom rim of the top needs reshaping. Reference: Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur. A similar piece by David (teapot) Published: p. 351, no. 337 Check out some of my other sterling silver here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker?section_id=6783258 Or just browse around the shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/neurorocker