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Talbott Baldwin & Co | Series 3 Hollowware, Indiana State Fair

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Series 3

Talbott Baldwin & Co | Hollowware

Indiana State Fair 1856-1857

Of all the silversmiths and jewelers working in Indiana around the mid-nineteenth century, none was more prominent than Washington Houston Talbott. More silver bearing his name, or the name of his company, exists today than that of all his contemporaries combined, not a small tribute to this self-made craftsman and businessman who rose to considerable prominence in the city of Indianapolis.

Click here to read the story about W.H. Talbott.

1856-    1857

Indianapolis, Indiana

TALBOTT / BALDWIN & CO SILVER DESCRIPTIONS COMPOSITION: COIN SILVER (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB) 7 inches tall/3.875 inches diameter, decorated with oak leaves and acorns, engraved: Fifth Indiana State Fair Premium 1856 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB) 5.25 inches tall/3 inches diameter, decorated with flowers & crest, engraved: Fifth Indiana State Fair Premium 1856 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB) 7 inches tall/3.875 inches diameter, decorated with flower swirls, engraved: Fifth Indiana State Fair Premium 1856 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB), 5.375 inches tall/3 inches diameter, decorated/circular vine, engraved: Indiana State Fair Premium 1857 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB), 5.375 inches tall/3 inches diameter, decorated/heart shape, engraved: Indiana State Fair Premium 1857 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB), 5.25 inches tall/3 inches diameter, decorated/flower swags, engraved: Indiana State Fair Premium 1857 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB), 7.25 inches tall/4.125 inches diameter, decorated, engraved: Indiana State Fair Premium 1857 (1) Goblet (WHT & EJB), 5.25 inches tall/3 inches diameter, decorated, engraved: Indiana State Fair Premium 1857

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