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bascall Posts: 1629 Registered: Nov 99	posted 08-08-2008 08:20 AM Here's a couple of silver mounted coconut shell cups that were made for Captain Francis Watlington by W G Forbes. Captain Watlington was a Key West, Florida wrecker (salvager) who operated in the first half of the nineteenth century. Wreckers in their day made Key West one the wealthiest towns in the United States. IP: Logged
argentum1 Posts: 602 Registered: Apr 2004	posted 08-08-2008 11:39 AM Strong currents and shallow depth make for a great many shipwrecks. Cape Hatteras is another good example. Nice Coconut cups. IP: Logged
swarter Moderator Posts: 2920 Registered: May 2003	posted 08-08-2008 01:08 PM These are extremely rare in American silver. They were, however, not made by Forbes, but by Joseph and TeunIs D. Dubois, who made much of the silver sold by Forbes. The pseudohallmarks are their trademarks. Very nice pieces to find. IP: Logged
bascall Posts: 1629 Registered: Nov 99	posted 08-08-2008 02:30 PM Interesting and thank you; the pseudo hallmarks and the hand clasping the "chalice" in particular did look familiar from the forum. IP: Logged
Polly Posts: 1970 Registered: Nov 2004	posted 08-08-2008 02:37 PM Wow, fascinating! IP: Logged
ahwt Posts: 2334 Registered: Mar 2003	posted 08-09-2008 06:39 PM Sea captains really did have some nice things. It would be interesting to know how he acquired this cups. Great pair of coconut shell cups. IP: Logged
bascall Posts: 1629 Registered: Nov 99	posted 08-22-2008 07:36 PM As silverhunter so aptly says, thank you all for your reactions to this posting. IP: Logged
FredZ Posts: 1070 Registered: Jun 99	posted 08-22-2008 10:54 PM These cups are incredible and a real rarity. What a pleasure to be able to share in your discovery. Thanks, Best, Fred IP: Logged

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