Description: This an antique silver eltroplate silver cigar/cigarette box that is lined with cedar on the inside. The box dimensions are 6.25" x 4.5" x 2.25" and weighs 22oz It is in good condition, only minor scratches. I have not cleaned or shined the box since many collectors prefer the antique look. It will shine up really nice if the buyer decides to do it. The Box is Hinged with a cursive design on top. Appears to read B T S. On the inside lid there’s another engraving that reads “From Grace to Brooks With All My love Forever” The makers mark on the bottom is EGW &S/ EPNS. 32 Shipped through USPS Priority Mail History of EG Webster and Son The firm of Elizur G. Webster began the silverplating activity at 175 Broadway, NY in 1860. In 1864 E.G. Webster entered in partnership with William Dupree forming the firm Webster & Dupree active at 447 Broome (serving probably as the factory of the business). In 1865, Adelbert A. Webster joined his brother forming E.G. Webster & Brother active at 14 Maiden Lane. The activity of Webster & Dupree continued at 447 Broome until c. 1866 when presumably became the factory of the new Webster Manufacturing Co (Dupree remained in the business as factory's superintendent). The location at 14 Maiden Lane became the firm's showroom. In 1867 the Webster Manufacturing Co was incorporated with E.G. Webster as president and A.A. Webster as secretary but in 1875 the firm changed its name back to E.G. Webster & Brother. In 1886 A.A. Webster left the partnership (forming A.A. Webster & Co) and E.G. Webster formed a new partnership with his son Fred H. Webster under the name of E.G. Webster & Son. E.G. Webster died in 1900 and the business was continued by his son Fred H. Webster until 1928 when the firm was sold to International Silver Co. F.H. Webster continued for some time his activity in the firm (he died in 1941) but the production was moved to Meriden and combined with the Barbour Silver Co factory "A". In 1961 the trademark was changed to Webster Wilcox until 1981 when the business was sold to Oneida Silversmiths. CHRONOLOGY E.G. Webster 1859-1864 Webster & Dupree 1864-1865 E.G. Webster & Brother 1865-1866 Webster Manufacturing Co 1866-1874 E.G. Webster & Brother 1875-1886 E.G. Webster & Son 1886-1928 sold to International Silver Co 1928 trade mark changed to Webster Wilcox 1961 sold to Oneida Silversmiths 1981
Price: 120 USD
Location: Newport News, Virginia
End Time: 2024-02-04T00:14:09.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Modification Description: Engravings
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: No
Modified Item: Yes
