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Location:Wilmington, North Carolina, US,
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Item:225968120226Sheffield Silver Plate Silent Butler Crumb Catcher~Hippocampus Sea Horse~ Bread. In Greek Mythology a Hippocampus is a creature with the head of a Horse & and the tail of a Fish or Dolphin. Neptune, Nereid Nymphs or Poseidon would use them as mounts to travel. Poseidon, the god of the Sea had a chariot that carried him across the oceans by Hippocampi.
Great Hoof Shaped Thumb Handle. And nicely weighted lid makes for Easy to Use
Stamped on the back EPC 300 and Crown, English Silver Markings
Vintage Condition. Wear from use and age; surface scratching on lid and bottom. The wood handle shows wear. Cleaned and lightly polished. Soft patina remains. Please look over the Photos.
Measures: Handle to rim 10.25" x Height 1.75" x Diameter 6"
Weighs: 14.4 oz
Could also work for a small Service piece: Warm Bread Server, Canapes, Hors D'oeuvre, Cocktail Appetizers
Nice Collector Display Piece!
Note of Interest:
In Greek Mythology a Hippocampus is a creature with the head of a Horse & and the tail of a Fish or Dolphin. Neptune, Nereid Nymphs or Poseidon would use them as mounts to travel. Poseidon, the god of the Sea had a chariot that carried him across the oceans by Hippocampi. Also referred to as a Sea Horse. The Scientific name for Sea Horse is Hippocampus.
Condition:Vintage Condition. Wear from use and age; surface scratching on lid and bottom. The wood handle shows wear. Cleaned and lightly polished. Soft patina remains. Please look over the Photos.