FINE AMERICAN COIN SILVER WATER PITCHER Gale & Son New York Hand Chased Repousse

Description

RARE EXAMPLE OF ANTIQUE AMERICAN
COIN
SILVER
.
COLLECTORS GRADE ITEM.
VERY FINE
COIN
SILVER
WATER PITCHER.
CIRCA 1850'S - 1860'S.
SUPERB QUALITY WORKMANSHIP.
HAND CHASED REPOUSSE DECORATION.
MARKED ON THE BOTTOM WITH MAKER'S MARK FOR W. GALE, NEW YORK.
The founder of the firm was William Gale (1799-1867) who invented and patented in 1826 a process for making spoons with ornamental patterns by cutting the ornament on rollers, both the upper and the lower rollers being cut with the pattern. This made the production of pattern spoons much less expensive than the former method of hand hammering patterns by the use of dies.
William Gale was succeeded in the business by his son William Gale Jr. (1825-1885) who, after few years, ceased the control of the firm to H.B. Dominick & Leroy B. Haff until 1928 when the business was purchased by Reed & Barton.
Engraved on front with beautiful original monogram.
SIZE:
About 9 5/16 in. high.
WEIGHT:
About 25.6 troy oz. (799 grams) - good weight for the size.
CONDITION:
Very good original antique condition, shows very minor handling marks and light age wear.
Expected very minor dents and scratches - mentioned just for 100% accuracy.
VERY DIFFICULT TO PHOTOGRAPH ITEM - ALL DARK AND LIGHT SPOTS YOU ARE SEEING IN THE PICTURES IS JUST A REFLECTION.
NO REPAIRS.
FINEST QUALITY RARE EXAMPLE OF AMERICAN COIN SILVER - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE!
All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping.  Payment must be made within 3 days.
SHIPPING:
We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service).
Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service).
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PAYMENT POLICY:
Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase.
RETURN POLICY:
Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail.
Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description.
We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses.
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