Lot 131 · The Southern Historian’s Collection · Sunday, November 8
Ball, Tompkins & Black Coin Silver Presentation Water Pitcher, 1839
Estimate $2,500–4,000
An 1839 coin silver presentation water pitcher marked "Ball, Tompkins & Black, Successors to Marquand & Co.," engraved "Presented by the Board of Directors of the Steuben County Bank to John Magee, Esq., their Cashier, at the request of the stock holders, January 15th 1839." Magee, a chief stockholder and president of the Steuben County Bank, later became a prominent early promoter of the New York and Erie Railroad, helping secure its construction from Binghamton to Hornellsville, and went on to invest in other railroads and the coal industry.
| Maker | Ball, Tompkins & Black |
|---|---|
| Date | 1839 |
| Dimensions | 15" x 10" x 6"; approx. 48.85 ozt |
| Condition | Excellent overall. |
| Provenance | Presented to John Magee by the Steuben County Bank, 1839. |
Bidding is online at LiveAuctioneers, live bidding begins 6pm Central. Pickup in Leeds, Alabama, or shipping can be arranged. Condition notes are a courtesy; please request a condition report or more photos before bidding.
Part of our collection spotlight: American Coin Silver.
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