An early 20^th century American sterling silver twin handled cup and cover, New York circa 1905 by Howard and Company (active 1866-1922)

In the Neoclassical style, the vase shaped body with pierced decoration of slats and a beaded edge, the twin handle with bifurcated acanthus leaf junction, raised on a circular pedestal foot with beaded edge and embossed decoration of ribbon tied swags. The pull off truncated conical lid surmounted by a detachable pineapple finial on leaf calyx, the lid similarly embossed. Fitted with a blue glass liner. Stamped underneath Sterling, New York, Howard & Co and 1907.

Height – 36.4 cm / 14.25 inches

Weight – 909 grams / 29.23 ozt