Featured Forbes Silver Co. #574. Anyone have any idea what this is?

Discussion in 'Silver' started by Will D., Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Will D.

    Will D. New Member

    I am stumped on this. I have searched but cannot find anything similar. This little cup is 1" high and 2 5/8" in diameter. Any help on what this is? 20200810_090449 (2).jpg 20200810_090513 (2).jpg 20200810_090528 (2).jpg 20200810_090539 (2).jpg
     
    Will D., Aug 10, 2020
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Could be a finger bowl. You realize that it's silver plated, right?
     
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  3. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Too small for a finger bowl.
    Master salt or individual nut dish - just guesses.

    Adding:
    If it is a master salt, there may have been a glass liner.
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I would agree, Pat, except anything with salt or acid on it has significant potential for corroding the silver, which is why they normally have glass inserts.

    (I've never had occasion to sit at a table with finger bowls. ;))
     
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  5. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Your post wasn't there when I edited and added. Interesting how that happens sometimes.

    Shows signs of pitting.

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  6. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    ;) And your extra line at the bottom about a glass liner wasn't there when I posted mine. :hilarious:
     
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