Sterling Holloware: Mugs

Edwardian sterling silver baby cup. Made by HR Morss in Attleboro, Mass. Straight sides, molded rim, and c-scroll handle. Etched procession of boys and girls drumming, trumpeting, sword waving, and flag flying. A sweet piece with patriotic and military undertones. Morss was noted for its baby wares in 1930s and 40s. Hallmark includes no. 999. Good condition with strong definition. Minor dings at bottom.

Dimensions: H 2 3/4 x W 3 7/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 2.2 troy ounces. #BN572

Victorian repousse sterling silver baby cup. Baluster with scrolled handle and plain spread foot. Allover floral repousse. Handle branch-form with split mounts and leaf-and-berry cap. A pretty piece by A. Jacobi & Co., a Baltimore maker active from 1879-90. Room for engraving on underside. Hallmarked. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BN716

Antique sterling silver baby cup. Urn bowl with scrolled-bracket handle and raised foot. Engraved square frame (vacant) partly covered with branch and ornamental pointille bands. San Francisco hallmark concealed by foot interior – appears to be Visalia, a historic maker established ca 1871, and noted for Western accessories. Very good condition with deep patina.

Dimensions: H 3 7/8 x W 4 1/4 x D 3 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BN619

Belle Epoque French 950 silver beaker. Flared rim and short inset foot. Dense strapwork and rinceaux on reeded ground. A symmetrical frame with flowers and interlaced script monogram. Minerva head and maker’s initials AL. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 3 troy ounces. #BP858

American Art Nouveau sterling silver baby cup. Straight sides and s-scroll handle. Applied flowering branch wraps around base: repeating pattern with pansy-style flower joined by scrolled stems. Fresh and pretty with plenty of room for engraving. Hallmarked Hartford Sterling Co., a Philadelphia maker active from ca 1900-1924. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 1/4 x D 2 7/8 in. Weight: 4.2 troy ounces. #BN549

Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1882. Straight and gently upward tapering sides and bracket handle with reeded bands. Low-relief frieze with exotic personages including a dancer, axman, sandal-shod indigene, and kimono-clad parasol-twirler. An eclectic parade. Top part vacant. Hallmark includes date letter and no. 3707. Good condition with some wear and rubbing.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 1/4 x D 3 1/8 in. Weight: 6 troy ounces. #BM924

Aesthetic sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1883. Straight and plain. Base spread and ornamented with stylized rinceaux, beading, and rosettes. Bracket handle with leaf under cap. Gilt interior. Hallmark includes date letter and no. 3686. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 3/8 x W 4 3/8 x D 3 in. Weight: 5.5 troy ounces. #BQ119

Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Meriden Britannia (part of International) in Meriden, Conn., ca 1920. Straight sides, beaded rim, and c-scroll handle. On front are acid-etched a hands-on-hips girl in sailor dress and her dog beside the proclamation: Resolved / that a good / child should / drink his / milk every / morning. Hallmark includes no. C1606. Good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/8 x W 4 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 2.9 troy ounces. #BO787

German silver beaker, 18th C. Ovoid with slightly flattened form. Rim has incised and gilt band. A beautiful piece rich in history. Nuremberg hallmark. Condition: Good with period patina. The gilding is mellowed to pale yellow. Attractive handling wear.

Dimensions: H 3 1/4 x W 3 3/8 x D 2 5/8 in. Weight: 4.5 troy ounces. #BM870

Sterling silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1890. Flared rim, notched stroll handle, and studded base. At bottom is chased (and chaste) troubadour scene: Men in tunics and hose and women in gowns and wimples dance amidst leafing tendrils. Strapwork cartouche (vacant). Interior lightly gilt. Hallmark includes no. 8/3965. Very good condition.

Dimensions: H 3 1/2 x W 4 1/2 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 6.7 troy ounces. #BP404

Sterling silver baby cup. Made by R. Wallace in Wallingford, Connecticut, ca 1900. Baluster body with scroll handle and short foot. On front are engraved two little girls holding hands. One appears to be wiping away tears. A possible commentary on the strains and consolations of female friendship. Back vacant. Hallmark includes no. 266. Good condition with repair on back. Sold as is.

Dimensions: H 3 x W 3 3/4 x D 2 3/4 in. Weight: 2.4 troy ounces. #BN193

Coin silver baby cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Curved and tapering sides on raised foot. Strapwork inset with flowers and rinceaux. Cast caryatid handle in form of classical female with grape bunch mounts. Hallmark includes no. 503. Very good condition and patina.

Dimensions: H 5 1/2 x W 4 3/4 x D 3 1/4 in. Weight: 8.6 troy ounces. #BM923