code: wb3323
American sterling silver Aesthetic style child′s cup or mug by Gorham Silversmiths, date marked for 1878.
This attractive cup has a body with Aesthetic geometric, foliate and bamboo engravings and a lower band of embossed Ivy vine decorations set on a stippled background with key work borders.
The large, banded C shaped handle is in excellent condition. The front of the body has a diagonal inscription: Billie.
Weighing 185 grams or 6 ozs. Troy, this special mug is 3 1/2" tall, 2 15/16" in diameter and 4 3/8" across the handle.
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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