German-born American craftsman acknowledged as the father of the American glassmaking industry. After working as a manufacturer of brass buttons in Pennsylvania, Wistar moved to New Jersey, where, in 1739, he set up the glassworks that would earn him lasting fame. DS, one page both sides, 23.75 x 9, March 12, 1729. A land deed for the sale of 179 acres of land in Philadelphia County owned by Wistar and his wife, Catherine. The document is signed twice by both, “Caspar Wistar” and “Catherine Wistar,” once on each side of the document. The document also bears the wax seals of each Wistar and an embossed paper “Enrolment Office of Pennsylvania” seal. Like his glassware, autograph material of Wistar is of exceeding scarcity. In very good condition, with folds, light toning and soiling, mild fading to ink, scattered small holes (slightly affecting a few words), slight ink irregularity to signatures, and traces from a previous mounting at edges of reverse. Though these points are mentioned for the sake of strict accuracy, the document retains an undeniable presence and visual appeal. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
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