EARLY AMERICAN SILVER CUP & COVER

An interesting and speculative American silver CUP & COVER likely to be of a quite early date.  Probably a condiments cup, for pickle or perhaps mustard, this pretty cup features twin cast handles and a shaped knop to the cover. It is stamped: “BARTON” and “SILVER” flanking a central motif. 13.5cms high; 13cms wide (across the handles) and 8.5cms front-to-back. (NB: there are a couple of small shallow dents and a little mis-shaping of the edge of the lid, but no serious damage)

** Limited research to date has indicated that this is likely to be by Charles E Barton who was co-founder of the renown firm of silversmiths, Reed & Barton, founded in Taunton, Massachusetts in 1824. In 1840 the output of this firm was marked “Reed & Barton” and it is likely that this piece pre-dates this. 

** Please note that this interesting piece of colonial silver is not on view in the shop; for further details call 07860 818212 or e-mail kerry@quietstreetantiques.net