Urn form body with applied bead border above Greek key engraving at shoulder above a shield shaped cartouche with an engraved monogram "SEW" and "TDW," each cartouche surrounded by elaborate floral and foliate bright-cut engraved decoration and engine-turned detail, with a cast and applied acanthus motif handle, all raised on a circular pedestal base with applied bead border at base. The underside bearing the retailer's marks for "Hayden & Whilden" (active in Charleston, SC from 1855-1863) above the maker's mark for Charters, Cann, and Dunn (active 1848-1856)

30.6 troy ozs.

14.75"

Scattered surface abrasions and impressions.

This ewer was acquired by the consignor from an older couple living along the coast of South Carolina. According to the couple, the husband acquired this ewer, a tea service, and an English sterling cann from an antiques dealer in Florence, SC in the late 1960s. The husband was told at that time that the pieces belonged to the Warley family of Charleston, SC. Please note that all three pieces of the tea service (lot 396) bear a "W" script monogram. The English sterling cann is engraved "Frederick F. Warley from Ann E. Warley April 1862."

$1,500 - 2,500