Sterling silver with vermeil
USA, circa 1860
Ball Black & Co. – New York based silversmiths
Hallmarks on underside ‘BALL BLACK & Co / NEW-YORK / 52 / ENGLISH STERLING’
Beautiful petal form ornamentation along the rim
Playful mythic figure Pan form legs
Length x width: 6 ½ x 5 in. (16.5 x 12.7 cm)
Very good condition

Ball, Black & Co. (New York, NY)

The high-end silver retailers Ball, Black, and Co was Tiffany & Co.’s main rival during the late 19th century. At the time, both luxury purveyors had fabulously modern storefronts in New York’s SoHo neighborhood.

Condition

In overall very good condition with minor wear commensurate with age.

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