Circa 1873-1891 period mark, pattern number 2837, the body featuring a stylized coral design acid etched to the surface atop which are applied floral and foliate vines to either side of a rectangular cartouche engraved "Ashbel Barney / July 29, 1876."

4 in.

6.84 troy oz.

Ashbel Hinman Barney was a member of an old New York family. He was a graduate of Yale University, a veteran of the First World War and a member of the Knickerbocker Club. He died on September 27, 1945 and is buried in Brookville Cemetery on Long Island. His house, a 17th century French chateau was shipped to the United States and rebuilt on Long Island. The house still stands at 27 Wolver Hollow Road, Upper Brookville, New York.

Minor nicking to rim and handle.