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Set of 4 US Ww1 / Ww2 Silver Plated Mess Hall Cups
David Pickett Antiques
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Set of 4 US Ww1 / Ww2 Silver Plated Mess Hall Cups

1900 - 1920
Description

An interesting set of 4 silver plated cups. Marked for makers Reed and Barton who supplied the US Army with mess gear during WW1 and WW2. All cups have a hand hammered finish and are named as follows 'Sergt Major T Hayes', 'Cr Sergt BC Hewitt', 'Cr Sergt H Wilkinson' and 'Sergt FE Gallimore'. Tactile pieces with American historical interest.

In good condition with some surface wear due to age and use. Slight ripple to rims.

Total weight approx

Height approx 12cm

Diameter approx 6.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Declaration

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Mess Goblets to the 1920s.

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SA1185056
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An interesting set of 4 silver plated cups. Marked for makers Reed and Barton who supplied the US Army with mess gear during WW1 and WW2.
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All cups have a hand hammered finish and are named as follows 'Sergt Major T Hayes', 'Cr Sergt BC Hewitt', 'Cr Sergt H Wilkinson' and 'Sergt FE Gallimore'.
David Pickett Antiques

Tactile pieces with American historical interest.

In good condition with some surface wear due to age and use. Slight ripple to rims.

Total weight approx

Height approx 12cm

Diameter approx 6.5cm

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
6.5cm (2.56")
Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Silver Plated Mess Goblets to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1185056
David Pickett Antiques
David Pickett Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2020

Specialists in old sheffield plate

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A set of four silver-plated goblets with engraved military ranks, hammered bodies, and reeded base rims.
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Archive I A set of four silver-plated goblets with engraved military ranks, hammered bodies, and reeded base rims.

Set of 4 US Ww1 / Ww2 Silver Plated Mess Hall Cups

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A set of four silver-plated goblets with engraved military ranks, hammered bodies, and reeded base rims.
Set of 4 US WW1 / WW2 Silver Plated Mess Hall Cups
Ref: SA1185056
A set of four silver-plated goblets with engraved military ranks, hammered bodies, and reeded base rims.
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Military mess silver refers to tableware and presentation vessels used in armed forces officers and sergeants messes. Originating in the 18th and 19th centuries, these pieces were often commissioned or presented to mark service, regimental history, or individual rank achievements.

Mess hall drinkware was typically crafted from electroplated nickel silver (EPNS), sterling silver, or pewter. Electroplating provided a bright, durable finish over a robust base metal suitable for repeated formal use.

Authentic pieces feature makers marks or electroplate stamps on the base, period-correct engraved fonts denoting ranks or names, and evidence of hand-hammered or engine-turned detailing consistent with manufacturing methods of the era.

Silver goblets can be arranged on a sideboard, styled inside a glazed display cabinet, or incorporated into a dining table setting to add historical texture and metallic contrast.

Clean silver plate gently using a soft cloth and a specialized non-abrasive silver polish to prevent wearing down the outer layer of silver. Avoid harsh chemicals and store items in low-humidity environments to minimize oxidisation.
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