American Coin Silver Child’s Mug

American Ca. 1850

A nice little mug that is engraved with leafage and a molded top and bottom edge with a cast handle. The inscription says “CGL, 23rd Prov. 25th, 1854. The bottom of the mug is stamped “Pure Silver Coin” and a maker’s mark for Tifft and Whiting of N. Attleboro, Mass. working 1840 – 1853

Price

$400

Condition

Overall very good condition with minor dings and abrasions.

Measurements

Height: 3.5"
Second height: 3.15"
Width/Length: 4"
Depth: 2.5"

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