I recently acquired a Reproduction Reed & Barton Porringer marked RP53 on the bottom. Anything you can tell me about its value and history would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
My father recently received a clock from his mother's house, which she had possessed since the 70's. The base is made of pure white marble and the two statues are made of an unidentified metal and have developed a yellow and clay-colored patina. The statues are of women which appear to be wearing tunics or togas, one holding a fish and the other holding a bird and a bow. The statue holding the fish has a hand which looks like it was, at one point, holding a spear or a trident, which has since been lost or removed.
The clock itself sits in a turret-like encasement of marble between the statues, and does not function.
A black iron cup sits on top of the turret. The bolt holing the cup in place is detached from a wood base, which has also detached from the turret.
Entire set came with a pair of vases, same art design, appears to be same metal, also on white marble bases.
I really know nothin about this particular piece. Any and all feedback or suggestions would be helpful.
I have had this piece for 20 yrs, I found it in an estate sale, and would love to find a cup to go with it. But I dont know what to look for in a search of the internet. I would like to know what the hallmarks are and what the value of it is. Any help would be appreciated.