After Thomas Doughty (1793-1856), An Engraving: "To Joseph S. Lewis Esquire, this View of Fair Mount Works," engraved by C.G. Childs, circa 1826-1827

Inscribed, "To Joseph S. Lewis Esquire, this View of Fair Mount Works, is inscribed by a number of his fellow citizens as a tribute of respect and gratitude for the eminent service he has rendered to the City of Philadelphia, in originating and by his persevering and disinterested exertions bringing to a completion the public work here exhibited which for magnificence of conception, simplicity and solidarity of execution and unmixed character of beneficence, is worthy of being placed among the noblest achievements of enlightened civic enterprise.", matted and framed.

16 in. x 20 in. (sight), 25 in. x 29 in. (frame)

This lot is located in Philadelphia.

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Sam has spent his life in the auction industry, accompanying his father, Wes Cowan to auctions, trade shows and eventually to his own eponymous auction house, in the mid-1990s. He joined his father’s auction house, Cowan’s, full-time in 2012 in the Arms and Armor department and as a fine and decorative arts specialist, a department where he would ultimately become director. Sam has an interest in 20th century design, pottery, early advertising, historic Americana and antique firearms. He is a licensed auctioneer in three states and is a featured appraiser on The Antiques Roadshow.

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After Thomas Doughty (1793-1856), An Engraving: "To Joseph S. Lewis Esquire, this View of Fair Mount Works," engraved by C.G. Childs, circa 1826-1827

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