LARGE COIN SILVER CHALICE, Hood & Tobey, Albany-1848-49

Large coin silver chalice made by Charter, Cann & Dunn of New York City and retailed by Hood & Tobey of Albany, New York (c. 1848-1849), 7-1/4" tall, circular pedestal base with knob in middle of pedestal, large tulip-shaped bowl with cartouche on front (empty) surrounded by repousse flowers and vines, applied band of fine beading around lip and foot, marked underneath "HOOD & TOBEY" incuse over "CC&D" in rectangular punch.