Mark of E. & D. Kinsey, each dated 1854 and further marked "Prem. B. Co A.S.," both of cylindrical form with slight taper and applied reeded bands to rim and foot, no monograms.

3.75 in.

9.63 total troy oz.

Private Collection of a North Carolina Gentleman

Edward and David Kinsey were born in Wales, but found success as silversmiths in Cincinnati, Ohio. They founded a large silver factory and were the most prolific producers of silver in the Midwest before the outbreak of the Civil War. Much of their production was sold throughout Ohio and Kentucky.

Each slightly out-of-round; minor scattered pinpoint dents to each; both with some minor denting to foot.