Stunning American Sterling Footed Salt & Pepper Shaker Set Tuttle c. 1920,MB139

Description

Stunning American Sterling Footed Salt & Pepper Shaker Set.
Circa 1920-1940
.
The upper and the footed sections are decorated with
dolphins.
They are Marked “Sterling 55” and the Maker Mark of a “Pine Tree” is by
Timothy Tuttle Silversmith
.
They are heavy, solid and a Substantial Combined Total Sterling Silver Weight of 9.6 Ounces or 272 grams.
DIMENSION:
HEIGHT
5.0ʺ x Base Diameter 2.3”
CIRCA
: 1920-1940
CONDITION:
Exceptionally good considering age and use, there is very minor dent on one on the lower section.
Timothy Tuttle Silversmith
The firm's origin in 1890 when Boston silversmith Timothy Tuttle was commissioned to copy old English silver. Tuttle dated his original production in the English custom with the crest of the reigning monarch. In 1915 the company was listed as Tuttle Silver Co and by 1922 it was incorporated. During the term of office of President Calvin Coolidge, Tuttle adopted the custom of marking each piece with a crescent and the initials of the incumbent President of the United States. The Roman
numeral under the crescent indicates on what year of the presidency the piece was produced.
The mark is completed by the pine tree, a patriotic symbol taken from the ancient Pine Tree Shilling of Massachusetts colony.
In 1958 Tuttle Silversmiths was purchase by R. Wallace & Sons Mfg Co.
In 1986 Wallace was purchased by Syratech Corporation and both Tuttle and Wallace operate under the ownership of Lifetime Brands.
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