- (12) WILLIAM BRADY COIN SILVER NUT DISHES PHILADELPHIA / POTTSVILLE PA c1850

Description

Awaiting your purchase are twelve handsome American coin silver nut dishes marked "Coin" and bearing the mark of
William Brady
, who trained as a silversmith and jeweler in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, and began business in
Pottsville, Pa.
, around
1850
. There is also the mark of an arrow in an oval surround for
Schohay, Ludwig & Co.
of
Philadelphia
(see John R. McGrew:
Manufacturers' Marks on American Coin Silver,
p75), and a pattern number
48
.
These rare and attractive items remain in
excellent antique condition
, with surface wear consistent with age and prior use, and are script engraved "MB" to the center of the base
.
- Width: 2 7/8in (7.4cm)
- Weight (12): 8.33 troy oz (259g)
brim swnnn A39 9039 9099