Black History coin silver pitcher W G CLARK RECEIVED COIN SILVER PITCHER 1855 AL

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Black historical coin silver pitcher. (Just needs cleaning)W G CLARK RECEIVED an EXPENSIVE COIN SILVER PITCHER MADE BY JAMES CONNING, a renowned silversmith from New York who moved to Mobile, Alabama. Engraving: Presented to W G Clark by the pupils of Central School in Mobile Alabama December 25, 1855. In the 1850’s W G CLARK, African-American, began to teach a group of African-American children. This grew from a few to more than 20 students ( see picture) The silversmith, James Conning, moved to Mobil, Al, in late 1840 or early 1841 from New York when he was just 21. Conning made coin silver flatware, repaired watches, jewelry,and served as an Orderly Sergeant of the prestigious Washington Light Infantry during the Mexican War. Later, J Conning made swords, belt buckles, guns, and joined the Confederate army. He had many workers that made all types of swords and guns in his Military Emporium. It is interesting to note that W G Clark received a very rare coin silver pitcher from his students that the renowned silversmith,J Conning, had made in the 1850’s. Later Mr Clark passed the pitcher to his successor B C S with this engraving: W G C to B C S Sept 1, 1892. So much history in one beautiful coin silver pitcher.Note second to last picture: handmade it may look like a dent— I think its the last or beginning of the work. Note the difference in it and the other sides. From the top of the handle to the bottom: 11 1/2 inches; one side ht is 9 7/8 inches; moving away from the handle the ht is 10 1/2 inches; inside ht 9 inches; front 10 7/16 and drops to 10 1/4 inches when you move towards the handle. PLEASE CHECK LAST PICTURE: lip of pitcher has a crimped edge. Still a GREAT HISTORICAL PIECE.