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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;DragonflyWink, post: 510116, member: 111&quot;]Looks like silverplate to me, especially with what appears to be stamped decoration - if solid silver, would bear hallmarks on the top as well on the base.&nbsp; For what it&#039;s worth, unless the lid doesn&#039;t actually fit as well as the pics seem to show, believe the glass tub is also likely original (there may have also been an underplate).</p><p><br /></p><p>As already pointed out, this 1878 piece would have nothing to do with the American Civil War; and though the dating is clearly indicated, by style, it would also have nothing to do with the Revolutionary War era.&nbsp; Not sure if you&#039;re trying to connect it to a particular war for some reason, but at that time, the British Empire was widespread, with their substantial military forces posted to all their colonies - a quick search finds British conflicts in Afghanistan and Africa at that time, but not sure what that would have to do with this piece.&nbsp; Figtree seems to have found your information...</p><p><br /></p><p>~Cheryl[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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