$225
Black, Starr & Frost (American (New York), founded 1874). A sterling silver mounted loving cup with glass liner comprising a silver mount with raised ring foot under acanthine leaf tip band, floral garlands joining Neoclassical figural motif medallions under ribbon bows, with dual bracket form handles, with a cut glass liner bearing star decoration to underside and floral motif to top edge. Underside of silver with maker's mark, "STERLING", "2639", and an unknown figural mark. Approximate height 4.75", width across handles 5.625", diameter of foot 4.25". Approximate weight of silver 4.5 troy ounces.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-06-25