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Marksmanship Cup Henry Fletcher Louisville Kentucky 1853 Coin Silver

.Marksmanship Cup Henry Fletcher Louisville Kentucky 1853 Coin Silver

code: wb3801

American Southern coin silver octagonal trophy cup by Henry Fletcher of Louisville and Lexington Kentucky, c.1853. The cup has Repousse floral and scroll decorations forming a cartouche in which is inscribed: Capt A.C. Harig of Washington Guards to W Haberer for the best Shot Nov. 14th 1853. Augustus C. Harig was a partner in the Louisville firm of Harig and Jones lock and safe-makers. They held several patents for improvements on locks and safes. Applied beaded upper and lower borders add to the appeal of this historically significant cup. This beautiful cup is 3 1/4" tall, 3 7/8" across the handle, 2 7/8" in diameter and weighs 86 grams or 2.8 ozs Troy. The excellent original condition and clear, crisp detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering. The soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing.

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