Retailed by Edward Mead of St. Louis, Missouri; manufactured by Wood & Hughes of New York; period engraving to cartouche reads "Presented by / Members of / T. R. Lodge No. I, I.O.O.F. / to / Bro. John F. Altemus / as a Token of Respect / St. Louis, MO / 1848," with chased floral and scrollwork decoration.

4 5/8 in.

3.83 troy oz.

From the Estate of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Trafford, Jr., Andrews, North Carolina

John F. Altemus (1815-1857) was a member of the Travellers' Rest Lodge in St. Louis, Missouri.

Good estate condition.