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Cup and Saucer William Forbes Ball Tompkins Black Coin Silver 1840

.Cup and Saucer William Forbes Ball Tompkins Black Coin Silver 1840

code: wb3620

American coin silver cup and deep saucer by William Garrret Forbes and retailed by Ball Tompkins and Black, both of New York City, c.1840. Both pieces are flat chased and engraved with floral;, scroll and foliate decorations. The 10 sided or decahedral saucer is 5 1/8" in diameter and 1 3/16" deep, the octagonal cup is 2 5/8" tall, 2 5/8" in diameter and 3 1/8" across the handle. The top front of the cup is monogrammed WEC is ornate, period script. Inscribed as described above, the soft, warm, original finish is present, with no buffing or machine polishing. The excellent original condition and clear detail, with no removals, repairs or alterations, make this an especially attractive offering.

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