Essex Jewelry and Antiques
c1850s Gorgeous American Coin Silver Kettle On Stand Fargo Family Monogram 15"
Regular price
$5,532.00
Presented is a fabulous 1850s American coin silver kettle on stand. This piece displays ornate hand chased flowers with birds and scrolls. The cast and applied swing handle, feet, and stand displays leaves, vines, and scrolls which match the engraved decorations well. A removable pin on each side secures the kettle to the stand, and also makes it easily removable. The stand does not have a burner but one could be added. The quality is superb, in every way.
On one side of the kettle, there is a large cartouche that has been monogrammed “Fargo”. There is no doubt in our mind that it was owned by the family of William Fargo, co-founder of the freight company that became today's American Express as well as the financial institution Wells Fargo, likewise still a household name. This remarkable piece of silver came to us in a lot with several other pieces owned by this historic family, including a christening cup engraved with a presentation to Edwin M. Fargo and the date 1861. Edwin Morgan Fargo, born 1861, was one of William Fargo's eight children, though unfortunately he would die quite young, in 1865. So although the rest of the silver items in the lot are only engraved with the surname, we are quite confident of their provenance with the historic Fargo family. You can view the listings for these items, which are all extraordinary pieces of silver in their own right as would be expected from the attachment to such a prominent name, by searching “Fargo” in our store.
There are no hallmarks, which is not unusual for American coin silver. This piece has been tested and is guaranteed to be coin silver.
The piece is in excellent overall condition. The chased decorations are crisp and well-defined. There are no breaks, no splits, no dents, no repairs, and no problems of any kind.
Capacity: 88 fluid ounces
Measurements: Kettle only: 10 1/2 inches from spout to end, 7 3/4 inches wide, and 11 1/2 inches tall with handle up Kettle on Stand: 15 1/2 inches tall
Weight: 2220 grams or 78.3 ounces -kc
On one side of the kettle, there is a large cartouche that has been monogrammed “Fargo”. There is no doubt in our mind that it was owned by the family of William Fargo, co-founder of the freight company that became today's American Express as well as the financial institution Wells Fargo, likewise still a household name. This remarkable piece of silver came to us in a lot with several other pieces owned by this historic family, including a christening cup engraved with a presentation to Edwin M. Fargo and the date 1861. Edwin Morgan Fargo, born 1861, was one of William Fargo's eight children, though unfortunately he would die quite young, in 1865. So although the rest of the silver items in the lot are only engraved with the surname, we are quite confident of their provenance with the historic Fargo family. You can view the listings for these items, which are all extraordinary pieces of silver in their own right as would be expected from the attachment to such a prominent name, by searching “Fargo” in our store.
There are no hallmarks, which is not unusual for American coin silver. This piece has been tested and is guaranteed to be coin silver.
The piece is in excellent overall condition. The chased decorations are crisp and well-defined. There are no breaks, no splits, no dents, no repairs, and no problems of any kind.
Capacity: 88 fluid ounces
Measurements: Kettle only: 10 1/2 inches from spout to end, 7 3/4 inches wide, and 11 1/2 inches tall with handle up Kettle on Stand: 15 1/2 inches tall
Weight: 2220 grams or 78.3 ounces -kc