Urn (b) consisting of bulbous circular section repoussé and chased with foliate scrolls and flowers on a punch work ground all centered by two rococo cartouches, the center engraved with initials "J.A.B", the other on the back with initials "J.B.P" on Gothic capital letters. Square base pierced with foliate scrolls. Lid (e) with matching floral and foliate decoration and rococo spiral knob finials, unmarked, granular base. Part of a repoussé and engraved tea set consisting of teapot (a), urn with lid (b,e), creamer (c), sugar bowl (d).
Credit: Gift of Allyn Cox
c. 1845
Silver
1976-109-1-b
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