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Rare Art Nouveau Pitcher, Dominick & Half , c1880-1900
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Rare Art Nouveau Sterling Water Pitcher by Dominick & Half, c1880-1900 History & Context The well-regarded firm of Dominick & Half was known for its manufacture of quality sterling silver from 1872 to 1928, when it was finally acquired by the well-known firm of Reed & Barton. D & H traces its origins to Mr. William Gale and his successor firms. Henry Blanchard Dominick and Leroy B. Haff, the founding partners, were bookkeepers for the Gale retail department store from 1867 to closing in 1869. In 1880, Dominick & Haff purchased the flatware dies of Adams & Shaw, which included those of John R. Wendt & Co. and its successors. Dominick & Haff supplied the most discerning of retailers, including the famed Galt Bros . and Tiffany & Co ., with finest sterling dresser table, serving & dining table pieces. Most of the sterling D & H produced was stamped with the firm's trademark symbol, which often incorporated the year of manufacture within the symbol; a practice originated by Mr. William Gale, a highly respected New York silver manufacturer. Finding affordable, finely hand-chased, sterling pieces produced by Dominick & Half is becoming more difficult as it is now highly sought after by the most advanced collectors world-wide. Description Art Nouveau in design & inspiration A Hand-chased, hand wrought water pitcher depicting fantastic, undiminished, perfectly crisp floral details A classic, exceedingly rare Dominick & Half serving piece Bares crisp & clear markings including the Dominick & Half trademark symbol (without intergrated year marks) production numbers and possible designer or maker's marks (AH) Estimated production, based upon style, details, shape and fineness, is c1880 - 1900 The total weight is a sturdy 26.8 ounces of my postal scale The pitcher stands approximately 9 1/2 inches tall Boasting an elegant, period monogram Near mint condition with no damage or repairs of any kind Soft, silky, silver patina with light tarnish; a surface condition that advanced collectors enjoy finding on silver pieces exceeding 100 years of ageQuality lives when price is forgotton. Our Sales & Service Commitment Thank you for taking the time to review our listings and our Sales & Service Commitment. Our listings are fantastic and our sales process is designed around building Confidence, Trust and Satisfaction. As a new Client, you will experience complete safety & satisfaction when purchasing the items you love from Paradise Consignment . As a returning Client, we believe you will continue to appreciate & enjoy our friendly, professional transparent shopping environment. Product Returns are always accepted without question . Simply return your purchase within 3 days from the date received and we will cheerfully refund your full purchase price, less postage, shipping & handling fees. Product Descriptions: If you find that descriptions are significantly incorrect , we will refund your entire purchase price, plus all fees tendered for postage, insurance & handling. Additionally, we will reimburse you for insured return postage upon the safe & sound return of the original item(s) purchased. Product Condition: Please study our UNEDITED pictures carefully . Please keep in mind that many of the items we list are previously owned, vintage or antique. Most worthwhile collectables have experienced some gentle use over the years. Tfore, many of the items we list display a certain amount of normal & acceptable wear which may or may not be detected or described. Tfore, photographs often are the greatest testament to actual condition. Shipping: We are pleased to combine shipments to reduce costs. We normally ship once a week (typically on Thursdays) via Priority Mail. Shipments are carefully packed and are insured for domestic shipments and air parcel post overseas. Shipping Insurance: In the event of a lost or damaged shipment, the processing of an Insurance Claim will be the responsibility of the Buyer. Upon request, we s...
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