Philadelphia 1805-30 Coin Silver Cream Jug by John Owen, Jr.

Superb American ca. 1820 coin silver cream jug made in Philadelphia, PA by John Owen, Jr. (active 1804-31). The pitcher has bulbous or ovoid shape with a thick short spout. A milled band of flowers adorns the raised pedestal base. Gadrooning at the lip and a nice ear-form handle with finger hold. It's lived a life and has a couple of small dings at the base and so ons. Overall, a rare piece from this maker with only a couple of other known examples. Collected by Winterthur (a single 2-light candlestick and a few odd teaspoons). This piece was last auctioned in 2006 out of a Columbia, SC estate, and was recently recovered again from the wild here from a Northern, Virginia estate by a picker. Marked J Owen in cartouche at the bottom of base. No monograms

Weight: 219 grams.
Dimensions: 4.25" tall, 6.5" handle to spout.

[Reference: Hollan, Philadelphia Silversmiths]

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