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A. F. Towle & Son (1873–1902)
about 1880
Object Place: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions 3.5 x 15.1 cm (1 3/8 x 5 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Margret Craver Withers
Accession Number1990.221
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware

DescriptionFiddle-shaped stem with upturned end and scrolled bright-cut engraving surrounding a reserve, no shoulder and egg-shaped bowl. Several small dents in bowl.
Marks "A.F. Towle & Son / Coin" in uppercase letters and struck incuse on the back of the stem.
Inscriptions"P" engraved in gothic-style script on front of stem in reserve at the top.
ProvenanceIn the collection of the donor.