The Samuel M. Felton 'Medallion' Coin Silver Presentation Goblet, Gorham & Co., retailed by Bailey & Co., c. 1865
This wonderful goblet features 2 cast medallions and a band of flat-chased foliate and floral decoration. The rim has a cast and applied band of stop-fluted decoration and the
interior of the goblet retains its original gilding.
It measures 7.125 inches high and weighs 7.95 troy ounces. It is marked with Gorham's coin silver 'lion , anchor, G' trademark, 'BAILEY & CO.' and the model number 360.
On one side it is inscribed:
Presented to Samuel M. Felton by his friends of the city of Philadelphia and its vicinity 1865.
and 'SMF 1865/ AMF 1889/ QB 1910 on the other, documenting the history of ownership by descent in the family.
Condition: Very Good/Excellent, retaining the original interior gilding. A couple very minor dings on the outside and some minor nicks in the interior. The medallions and
chasing are very crisp, the surface is beautiful.
Our Price: Entire service sold en suite.
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