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Francis Scott Key Family Heirloom, Nakin's Silverware/Chest

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14 years ago
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Description

This silverware and chest (Nakin's, 59 pcs., monogrammed pieces with "K") were given to the loyal, life-long butler and maid, Edward and Mary Kenny, for Francis Scott Key's daughter (he died at his daughter's home, Elizabeth Howard, and she died in 1897). After Ed died, and just before Mary died, she gave this heirloom (and other Francis Scott Key memorabilia) to my family (DeAngelis) -who took care of her and Ed right up to the end of their ripe old age.

Francis Scott Key, of course, was a famous early colonial patriot, who wrote the National Anthem, The "Star-Spangled Banner" aboard a U.S. ship, in the War of 1812 against England.

I have limited resources (a retired professor, living on Social Security), and can not and do not wish to spend the time and money to authenticate the item. I stored and sat on this item for 40+ yrs. It's time to let go of it.

Category Silver and Silver Overlay
Medium Silverware and wooden chest
Distinguishing marks Nakin's, silverware monogrammed with "K"
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 59 pcs, box size 161/2" L x12" W x 61/4" D
Date Period pre-1900s
Weight 10+ lbs
History documented how it came to me in book, The Family of Angels, by Efty, p. 136
Price Paid (If known) hand-me-down via loyal maid and butler of Francis Scott Key's daughter
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