Currier & Trott, Boston 1840s Coin Silver Mug Engraved 'Eaton'

An engaging regional period piece, this mug stands 2 13/16" high to the rim, 3 1/8" to the top of the handle, has a top span of 2 1/2" (3 3/4" to the end of the handle), a bottom diameter of 2 1/8", and weighs 3.1 T. oz.

It is stamped on the underside "Currier & Trott," along with "Coin," for the Boston partnership of jewelers and watchmakers with dates from the mid 1820s to the mid 1850s.

The style of this suggests it traces to the 1840s.

It has applied gadroon rims on the top and bottom of the smooth, tapered wall body.

The handle is a 3/8" wide band that has a charming die rolled leaf and berry, possibly laurel, pattern. This relieves the otherwise plain character of the piece, and contributes a novel design element.

The wall opposite the handle is engraved in script, "William Eaton," over "to" over "Helen Cora Eaton," which adds an implied endearment to an already engaging artifact.

In very good condition, this is without dents, bends, splits, or polishing wear. The body remains essentially smooth, noting several minor surface dings, and the overall finish is bright.