Sold for $3,150

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Lot Description

A Rare American Silver Mug

Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, Rhode Island, Circa 1853

the body with repousse and chased decoration showing Mt. Vernon and the Tomb of George Washington with a cartouche surrounded by woodland decoration and engraved 'Robert Taylor Jr. / From / His Grandfather', the underside with the bright-cut date 'July 27, 1853'.
marked 'Sterling' and 'Gorham and Company-Providence, RI' to underside
10 ozt
Height 4 x width 4 inches.

Property from the Collection of Bradley G. Wilde, Washington D.C.

Condition Report

Cluster of small dents and scratches to underside. Some pitting to handle. Several minor dents to raised sections of foot.

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