Up for bid is an absolutely amazing piece of history: a 100% original solid sterling silver, ornate cup owned by Henry Frank, an important political figure in the 1800's!! Marked "Henry Frank Feb. 7th 1883", this beautiful cup (purchased from an estate) truly is one of a kind. It is in almost MINT condition, with no visible dents and only a few minor surface scratches. Along the bottom (see pictures below), are 9 classic "fairy tale" designs, all made with amazing detail! In addition to this, the handle is very detailed and beautiful, and the cup is HEAVY!
Here are the specs:
Total Silver Weight: 192 grams
Dimensions: 3.5" tall x 3" diameter
Here is what Wikipedia.org has to say about Henry Frank:
Henry Frank
Born in Ohio, USA in 1851 of French parents, Henry L. Frank was an important business and political figure in the state of Montana, USA. A self-made entrepreneur who invested in liquor distribution, real estate and mining, he also founded the Silver Bow Electric Light Company, was president of the Butte Water Company, and was the first chairman of the the board of trustees of the Montana State School of Mines, a position held until his death.
Henry Frank also co-owned (with Sam Gebo) the Canadian-American Coal and Coke Company which operated a coal mine in the town of Frank, Alberta, Canada. The mine owned by the company was damaged in the famous Frank Slide of 1903.
Henry Frank was twice mayor of Butte, Montana (1885 - 1887) and a member of the first and second Montana state legislatures representing Silver Bow County. A Democrat, he was the 1896 chairman for the State Central Committee and was elected the presidential elector for Montana. He was nearly nominated for the US Senate in 1901 during a dramatic overnight debate (a clock was smashed so that nomination could be completed before a midnight deadline), eventually supporting Paris Gibson. Henry Frank achieved the 33rd degree of Freemasonry and in 1905 became grand master of the Grand Lodge of Montana, and was also active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Knights of Pythias lodges.
Henry L. Frank died under uncertain circumstances in 1908 at age 57 while visiting his mother in Cincinnati, Ohio.
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Frank)
Happy Bidding on this amazing piece of history!!
