Antique Meriden B. Company Quadruple Plate Wedding Wine Cup, Engraved Ida & Alfred

This antique quadruple plated silver cup was made by the Meriden B. Company, marked with pattern number 55, and engraved with the names Ida and Alfred. Traditionally presented as a wedding water or wine cup, pieces such as this were meaningful symbols of shared life and hospitality at the close of the 19th century. The cup features a softly flared rim with delicate engraved detailing, a classic baluster form, and a stepped footed base.

The engraved cartouche and surrounding motifs are crisp and well-proportioned, giving the piece a refined yet personal presence. The silver surface shows gentle age and soft patina consistent with its history, adding warmth rather than distraction. The rim is out of round, it looks like Ida and Alfred used their cup, hopefully on anniversaries to share a toast of their favorite vintage together! Display this with your silver collection or as a sentimental decorative object, this cup carries both craftsmanship and a quiet, romantic story from another time.

Collector’s Note:

This cup, engraved with the names Ida & Alfred, combines beauty and history. Quadruple plating, a premium 19th–early 20th-century finish, is thicker and more durable than standard silverplate, aging gracefully with use. Given as wedding gifts, such cups symbolized domestic life, hospitality, and partnership. The engraved cartouche, with its floral motifs and elegant lettering, reflects this heritage. Both visually appealing and emotionally resonant, it is especially prized by collectors of personalized American silverplate.

• Measures 2-7/8" x 4-1/2"h.

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