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This is a coin silver fish slice or fish server with Hyde & Goodrich marks. There are also barely visible pseudo hallmarks on the reverse and what appears to be a French import mark on the obverse of the handle. I've seen this type of "french" mark on New Orleans coin silver from the period and it's probable that the mark is also a pseudo mark. What makes this fish slice unusual is the monogram at the top of the handle. "Sloo". During the time frame this fish slice was sold in New Orleans (C.1850) there was a Colonel Sloo of the Kentucky 3rd Cavalry in the city. He was involved in a project called the Sloo Grant. The Sloo grant sought to work with the Mexican goverment to build a railroad in the Tehuantepec region of Mexico which would connect the Atlantic with the Pacific. Essentially it would be something like the Panama Canal but on a smaller scale of course. How many men of means with the last name Sloo were in New Orleans in this time frame? Probably few if any. I think it is reasonable to consider that this fish slice was purchased by A.G. Sloo while working in New Orleans to negotiate the construction of the Tehuantepec Railroad. Regardless, it is a very fine piece of Southern Coin silver. Measures 12 1/8" long and is in the Fiddle Thread pattern. Elaborate open work and an engraved carp on the flat area. Good condition. ~ Unique One-of-a-Kind Pieces ~ u 15 Day Return Policy u 100% Money Back Guarantee u 100% Customer Satisfaction u Please take a look at all of our auctions, We specialize in Antique Silver from important makers, as well as other antique and unusual pieces! To assure your privacy and security we are keeping all bidder identities private.   Shipping is done by USPS priority and we keep it at or below actual cost, insurance is mandatory, every package is fully insured.      If we do not receive an email or payment within 72 hours we reserve the right to cancel sale. RETURN POLICY: All items can be returned for any reason within 15 days of receipt for a full refund, minus our original shipping costs. Returned items must be received back in the same original condition that they were sold and shipped to the buyer. 15 Day Return Policy with 100% money back guarantee.

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