Silver presentation water pitcher featuring floral and foliate repousse work in the rococo revival style presented to Dr. A (Archibald) Miles in 1852 by a number of ladies of Savannah, Georgia as a testimonial of their high regard for him, both as a gentleman & philanthropist, on March 30th, 1852.The pitcher was handed down to his daughter and she passed it down to her nephew, Christian Archibald Herter, who was the son of Christian Herter, a wealthy artist and interior designer, head of the Herter Brothers.
Christian Archibald Herter was a notable physician, he published 7 medical books
and practiced neurological medicine in New York City; Professor of Pathological
Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, he is recognized for making important
contributions to medicine. In 1905 he was co-founder and edited the Journal of
Biological Chemistry. (Much more information is available on the internet)
Measurement: Height: 12.5"
Material: Coin silver
Condition: Excellent
SOLD
473 Main Street, P.O. Box 129W, West Townsend, MA 01474
Ph. (978) 597-8084 | Email drh@aaawt.com
All content © Antique Associates at West Townsend
