Antique Rogers and Smith and Co. 1862 - 1868 Loving Cup Shaped "Vase?"

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Antique Rogers and Smith and Co. 1862 - 1868 Loving Cup Shaped "Vase?"

MrsGottrocks (C)

I have inherited an approximately 8" tall loving cup shape (two handles with flares) object I assume is a vase. It is marked Rogers and Smith and Co. No. 1380 New Haven CT. I know it was made somewhere between 1862 and 1868 as that is the only time the company was located in New Haven. It does not appear to have ever had a lid. It is in perfect condition, except that it has tarnished to a beautiful and uniform greyish color, and I am unwilling to polish it until I know more about value. It has a wide bottom foot/base, a rounded bottom which narrows and then flares wider at the top. Two curved curlyque handles.

Does anyone have an idea of what it is and what it might be worth?

I assume it is silverplated. Does anyone know if that might be the case?

Does anyone know if polishing it would reduce the value?

3 years ago

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Pseudo Scientist (C)

3 years ago

Commented: I can't help you in most respects, but when you decide to polish it, consider taking it to a decorative plating company. Pay them to polish it the first time. You will get better results and avoid the possibly of damaging it by attempting a do-it-yourself polish. A deep tarnish restoration is different than a light maintainence polish. They could also restore the plating if needed. They might be able to tell you something about it as well.

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