Lot 740
A Monumental American Classical Coin Silver Presentation Pitcher, by Robert & William Wilson, Philadelphia, wc. 1825-1846, marked R. & W.W. in rectangle, floral and foliate scroll handle, central body with repoussé foliate scroll and shell decoration, laurel wreath cartouche with presentation inscription "Farmer's Bank of Reading to General George M. Keim, November 19, 1836", applied die rolled banding, height 15 in., weight 41.20 troy ozs. Note: General George May Keim (1805-1861) became major-general of the 6th Regiment, Pennsylvania Militia, which included the companies of Berks, Schuylkill, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, in 1835 Active in public life from an early age, Keim would serve in Congress from 1838 to 1843 At the time of his death in 1861 he was organizing a company of volunteers for Civil War service.
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