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1844 PHILADELPHIA SILVER "GERMANTOWN BLUES" PRESE

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1844 PHILADELPHIA SILVER "GERMANTOWN BLUES" PRESENTATION CUP, chased floral ornamentations surrounding a reserve engraved "Presented to the GERMANTOWN BLUES As an Annual Premium for SKILL IN SHOOTING by P. R. Freas, May 6, 1844", hallmarked for Robert & William Wilson (c. 1825-1840) of Philadelphia, PA. 2.75 troy oz. Second quarter 19th century. 2 7/8" h, 2 7/8" dia
Reference: Roughly a month after this cup was presented to the Germantown Blues, the regiment played an important role in bringing the Great Southwark (Philadelphia) Riots to an end. The event began on July 5, and before the ethnic disturbance was quelled, fourteen were killed (including two members of the Blues) and fifty were wounded. Major P. R. Freas, the presenter of this cup, was the founder and editor of the {{Germantown Telegraph}}

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