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Antique E.G. Webster quadruple silver-plated covered jar or trinket box, featuring elaborate Victorian-style floral and scroll decoration.
The exterior is richly embossed/repoussé with scrolling foliage, while the removable lid has matching decoration and a raised knob handle. The lower edge has a decorative beaded border.
Bottom is marked with the characteristic:
QUADRUPLE PLATESpider Web “W” hallmark4
\"Quadruple Plate\" indicates that this is high-quality American silverplate from the late Victorian era. It was a method where a heavy layer of pure silver was electroplated over a base metal alloy.
Antique condition with substantial age-related patina and tarnish. There is visible silverplate wear, especially along raised portions and edges, with warmer base metal showing through in areas. Interior has dark oxidation, spotting and surface wear. Lid fits as shown.
