1780-1793 John David Sr. of Philadelphia Coin Silver Sugar Urn with Pineapple Finial

Offered for sale, an exceptional Federal Period silver sugar urn by John David of Philadelphia, constructed there during a turbulent and critical moment in our nation's history. David was an important silversmith until he was stricken with 'malignant fever' (Yellow Fever) and died in 1793. The lid with a beaded girdle and an elegant pineapple finial. The body a pierced gallery surmounting a beaded rim tapering to a round foot with a beaded girdle and decorated at the base.

Pierced gallery

Mark:
1. Mark; under foot; struck twice under foot is the maker's mark "IDAVID" in rectangle;
2. Inscription; side of body; engraved bright-cut cartouche suspended over laurels; within, the foliate script initials "JPL";

Dimensions:
Weight: 359 grams

Dimensions (inches)
8.5" (H) , 10.079 (L) , 4.25 (W)

Condition: a few small dings and the bottom rim of the top needs reshaping.

Reference: Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur. A similar piece by David (teapot) Published: p. 351, no. 337

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