William Adams Coin Silver Child's Cup, c. 1841

A rare and wonderful example of William Adams silver from New York is represented in this beautiful cup with tulip-shaped body and pedestal base.  Die-rolled banding acts as decoration and reinforcement to the top rim and bottom edge of the foot.  Attached at the side is a lovely 'S'-scroll handle with thumb piece. The front is engraved 'ELP' in beautiful script. 

William Adams was a very important silversmith.  His famous works include the 1841 mace of the United States House of Representatives and the Henry Clay presentation urn. In Elegant Plate – Three Centuries of Precious Metals in New York by Deborah Waters, an identical cup with a slightly different handle that was used as a prize by the American Institute at their 1841 fair is discussed (pp. 263-4).

This wonderful silver cup is marked underneath 'W. ADAMS' and 'NEW YORK' in serrated rectangles.  It measures 4.5 inches high to the top of the handle, weighs 3 .85 troy ounces and is in excellent antique condition.

Our Price: $ 695.00

Item code: I014