IMPORTANT TENNESSEE STERLING PRESENTATION LOVING CUP: Tri handled sterling silver loving cup by Gorham presented to the wife of the Governor of Tennessee in 1900. Presentation reads ''Presented to Mrs. Benton McMillen by the Retail Merchants Association of Nashville Tennessee. In grateful acknowledgment and appreciation of her gracious courtesy and distinguished ability as Chairman of the Ladies Flower Committee of the May Festival of 1900''. Etched scene of horse and carriage in another panel, large flourishing monogram in a 3rd panel. Marked on base with Gorham marks, Sterling, A711, 5 Pint. On 3 claw and ball feet. Overall measures 9 1/4'' h. x 8'', approx. 43.8 troy oz.
CONDITION: Several minor dings, one larger ding at monogram, scratches from cleaning.