Description
This is a small pitcher, I image for creamer/milk. It does not have a lid to it, and based on the design/shape it doesn't look like it had a lid ever.
Category
Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium
Silver
Distinguishing marks
The hallmarks are sort of in a square shape. on one side are numbers (00988 or 88900), on the next side there are 3 stamps a crown possibly, what looks to be 3 swirls that have a stripe across like bound wheat, and a star. the next side has 5 badges stamped in. Each badge has a letter in it. The badge is sheild shaped. Letters read (left to right, top to bottom)... MBCEP. Finally the 4th side of the square has 3 stamps... a sheild that has a crescent moon and star... a shield that has what looks like to be weight scales, and then the 3rd has an oval that has what looks like 2 olive branches joined in a circle, like a crown?
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
6 1/4 inches tall. Widest point is 4 1/4- 4 1/2 inches wide (spout to handle). Mouth opens about 2 3/4 inches.
Date Period
unknown, found with other silver pieces that we estimate are from the mid -late 1800s
History
We know this was handed down through my husband's family. We know for certian it was his great grandmother's. We do not know if anyone owned it prior to her.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
family heriloom, price paid unknown
For Sale?
No
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