Description:

18th century fine coin silver gravy boat, probably Philadelphia, PA, circa late 1780s, having a helmet shaped bowl, scrolled handle with acanthus top, and spreading oval foot. The rim, top of the shaft, and foot are bead decorated. The side is engraved with a bow knot and trailing leaves enclosing an oval reserve with script monogram ''EW''. Engraved, ''The Legacy of Joanna Young to Esther Willet, Octr. 16th 1789''. Unmarked. 6-1/4''h. Total approximate weight 13.7 troy oz. Provenance: Robert F. Trent (Baldwin's Book Barn), West Chester, PA. Note: The will of a Joanna Young in Philadelphia was proved in 1790. An Esther Willet was married to Mr. John Vretenburg in Philadelphia in the year 1806. With the engraved ''EW'' (Esther Willet) monogram on the body and the corresponding engraving inside the foot, it would seem that Joanna Young had the gravy boat made for Esther Willet, rather than bequeathing her a piece of her own silver.

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June 12, 2021 12:00 PM EDT
East Moriches, NY, US

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