circa 1850, height 3 3/4; top diameter 3 1/8; bottom diameter 2 1/2 inches, satisfyingly hefty at 5.94 oz. Troy, a few very minor dings but fine overall condition. Just one or two mouse clicks in a GoogleŽ search window will find you a similar example which was lighter, shorter and in rather shabby condition that fetched our same price, at auction...
with oak leaves and acorns, height and diameter both approximately 1 3/4 inches, weight 1.8 oz Troy, fine condition, marked only "S 620" but looks to be Gorham.
with applied molded edge, beaded band top and bottom, weight 1.6 Troy ounces, diameter 2 inches, height 1 5/8 inches, fine condition, marked only "306 / A" but probably Gorham.
Let's stop right there. I don't for a moment believe that this item was made in Boston. Most everything about it: the floral four toed feet, chased foliage with "ring matted" background (see Forbes, plate 41), silversmith's center punch on the top (see fourth photo), the overall heft and construction suggest that it was made in Canton province. Can I prove it? No, not yet at any rate. Diameter, 8.5"; height .75"; weight 14.0 oz. Troy; a few minor scratch ...click for details
Gorham (see Tompkins, plates 50 & 60) engraved anthemion and engine turned decoration, each with two cast and chased scrolled handles, top diameter 2 1/8 inches, length across handles 3 3/4 inches, good condition, no monogram.
