Philadelphia Antiques Show 2016_

W 144 W From the Collection of… Bette andMelvyn Wolf Bette andMelvynWolf, inc., Flint, Mi THE AARONBURG FLAGON November 17, 1973 will always be a date we will remember. Our youngest son had his Bar Mitzvah that day and at the evening festivities we received a telephone call that we were the successful bidder at Park Bernet for this William Will pewter flagon. Only three other examples of this form are known and none are in private collections. The history of this form is interesting. It is called the Aaronburg flagon because a similar flagon, along with five other pieces of a communion set, were found in the mid-20th century in a Pennsylvania church in their original wrappings. The flagon was engraved with the donor’s name—Aaron Levy. This Jewish man gave the Lutheran Church this set. He founded Aaronburg, Pennsylvania in 1786. Besides being a beautiful form and in fine condition, this piece brings back fond memories. We hope this loan show inspires you to think about the pleasures of collecting and the doors and stories that will become open to you in the process of being “on the hunt.” Sincere thanks to all of the dealers who have shared their personal treasures and stories. Special thanks to Nancy Taylor for chairing this project and to Edwin Hild for curating such a wonderful exhibition. WWW WWW