trask footed beaker

this type of cup was cast and had incised lines with herringbone decoration.  it stands 3 1/2" tall.  this same cup was used by israel trask to produce one of his style church chalice.  it is unmarked, but positively a product of Israel trask of Beverly, Massachusetts 1813-1856.  see picture of trask communion set on page 84 of ebert's "collecting American pewter."  the beaker is in very good condition.

item #6-803

price $70

(p 859)