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Lot 340:
19th C Robert Hendery (1814-1897) Sterling Silver Presentation Ewer Pitcher Beaver Finial 1873
Description
An ornate antique silver ewer or pitcher, featuring elaborate maple leaf scrollwork engravings and beaver finial, the hallmark of Robert Hendery. Inscribed Bernard Saunders Esq from his friend Thomas Simon Ross as a memento of disinterested kindness, Sept 1873.
No markings, acid tested sterling silver.
Dimensions: 11.5 inches H x 6 W.
Weight: 617.5 grams.
Robert Hendery (1814-1897) was the most influential silversmith in 19th-century Canada, transforming the craft from a traditional trade into a major industrial enterprise. Based in Montreal, he acted as the primary "maker to the trade, " producing the vast majority of high-end silverware for prominent retailers like Savage and Lyman. His career was defined by his mastery of ecclesiastical silver and massive presentation pieces, such as the 1863 Cartier epergne, which showcased Canadian artistry on a national scale. Following his death, his firm was acquired by Henry Birks and Sons, cementing his legacy as a cornerstone of the Canadian jewelry and silver industry.
Condition report:
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