Large Gorham Sterling Silver Loving Cup, With Charleston Presentation

Late 19th century, pattern number A231, featuring three naturalistic vine handles over a pedestal foot, engraved "To William A. Merchant / From / Your Sincere friends / The Charleston South Carolina Subscribers of / R. G. Dun Company / Who wish you in your new home / the increasing success and prosperity / which you so richly deserve / Charleston, S.C. / October 25th / 1899".

10 3/4 in.

60.45 troy oz.

William A. Merchant (1862-1932) was the former President of National Bank of Cuba. During his early life, he distinguished himself in the employ of the Dun Credit House, in Charleston, South Carolina. This presentation relates to his departure from Dun Credit House, which served as the foundation for the career he built in international banking.

Minor denting to the interior well.