Antique Coin Silver Wine Pitcher w Phoenix Crest Wood & Hughes New York

Description

FANTASTIC! American coin silver pitcher by the New York firm Wood & Hughes.
Engraved with ornate swag, grape vines, and a phoenix crest.
8 ¼” tall, 10” handle to spout, and 6” wide.
26.5 troy ounces!
It looks like it was repaired at the corner of the spout, and along the bottom of the spout. See the photos.
The handle is splitting at the base, the bottom curve has a tear about 3/8” long.
It has excellent patina, with a hand hammered texture, as well as many small dents and dings around the bulb.
A word about Wood & Hughes:
New York, NY  1845-1899
Founded by Jacob Wood and Jasper W. Hughes.
Successors to Gale, Wood & Hughes.  The mark
shown in the two lower left examples was used after
1871.  Acquired in 1899 by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn
who in turn was acquired by Gorham in 1961.  Makers
of sterling and coin flatware and holloware.
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