Georgian sterling silver footed tray by Hannah Northcote, 1804-05. Engraved with Fowler monogram (Theodosius and Maria Fowler of New York).The bottom is engraved with dates and initials of family members ownership. M.S.F. 1760 Maria Steele Fowler, M.F. 1788 Maria Fowler, A.I.S. 1828 Anna Isabella Stevens, I.S.H. 1869, Isabel Stevens Harris, S.A.L. 1899, Sylvia Alexander Lathrop, S.A.M.M. 1927, Sylvia Alexander Maria Maxwell. 1″ x 5″. 3.65 ozt. Comes with note on provenance. Theodosius Fowler (1753-1841) was a Brevet Major in the American Revolution and served in the 2nd New York Regiment of the Continental Army among others. He saw combat at the battles of Long Island, Saratoga, Monmouth, Newtown, and Yorktown. He also survived the winter at Valley Forge. He married Maria Steele Fowler (1760-1842) at Trinity Church on lower Broadway in Manhattan in 1784. After the war Fowler prospered as a wealthy merchant and land speculator. He was a known business associate of Alexander Hamilton. The town of Fowler, New York is named after him. In 1793 he became the first treasurer of the New York chapter of the Society of Cincinnati. Please note: this must be paid for by wire transfer, known check, or cash. Items will be shipped or sent to shipper once payment clears.
Georgian Sterling Silver Footed Tray by Hannah Northcote, 1804-05, Engraved with Fowler Monogram, Provenance Note Included.
