St. Louis, Missouri Coin Silver Butter Dish and Cover, Benjamin Crane, 1842-61. The bowl fitted with a strainer, the ogree-shaped cover surmounted by an urn finial, applied beaded borders and rims, engraved "L.U.S. from T. & M. S.S.," and on the cover "L.U.S." marked "BEN F. CRANE & CO./ SAINT LOUIS" beneath the strainer and foot. 25.47 troy oz. H: 8.5 in., Diam: 7 in.

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8.5 x 7 x 7 in