Overview
A classic example of American Victorian silverplate, this creamer features a 'Quadruple Plate' finish over a durable Britannia metal base.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
E.G. Webster & Bro. Quadruple Plate Creamer, c. 1890
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Story
In the bustling workshops of Brooklyn during the late 1880s, E.G. Webster & Bro. were perfecting the art of making the American middle class feel like royalty.
Maker / Origin
Elizur G. Webster founded his firm in New York in 1859, eventually becoming E.G. Webster & Bro. in 1886.
Condition & Value
The piece shows an honest patina with some 'bleeding' where the base metal is starting to show through the silver plate on the high points of the engraving. While silverplate does not have the melt value of sterling silver, pieces from reputable makers like Webster with clear marks and intact engravings remain popular with…
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