Southern Sterling Silver Cup by James Allan, Charleston, South Carolina

Description

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A CLASSIC PIECE OF SOUTH CAROLINA SILVER
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For sale is a heavy and handsome Southern sterling silver cup with handle retailed
by James Allan / James Allan & Co. of Charleston, South Carolina.  The maker is Whiting
Mfg. Co. and is not dated.  All marks are clearly shown in the photos above.  It is 3-1/4" tall
by 4-1/2" wide; the top opening is 3-1/4".  The cup weighs a hefty 180 grams.
Founded James Allan & Co. c. 1885 which continued in business until 1943.
A really handsome cup in great used condition.  A nice patina, a ding here and there,
but overall in beautiful shape.  There is no monogram but an interesting armorial crest:
NE CEDE MALIS translated "
Yield Not To Adversity
".  According to
Fairbairn's
Book of Crests
the family names associated with this motto is Berry, Doig, Keppel,
Stratford, Tolhurst and Williams.  Note, the volume capacity is at least 8 to 9 ounces .
We are selling this used item as pictured and as / is so please read the
description and review all the photos and email if questions remain
before buying or making an offer.