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Pair of cake baskets, silver, 19th century
A set of two identical "cake baskets" which are also known as "bridal baskets" owned by the Hutter family. Cake baskets were used to hold small pastries, breads, fruits, etc. at formal dining events. There are no hallmarks which means it is most…
Cake Server, silver, 20th century
This cake server is silver-plated and was owned by the Hutter family. The back silver mark reads “W.B. MFG. CO.” This mark belongs to the Williams Brothers MFG. Company. They began in Naubuc, Connecticut in 1880 and produced flatware until 1950.…
Spoon, silver serving, 19th century
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A coin silver serving spoon owned by the Hutter family. The back silver mark appears to read “WUV” which matches the hallmark of Williams and Victor. They were a local Lynchburg jewelers and silversmith who operated from 1814-1845. This spoon is most…
Spoon, silver serving, 1873-1905
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A silver plated serving spoon with a scalloped pattern owned by the Hutter family. The back silver mark reads “Mermod & Jaccard & Co”. The Mermod and Jaccard Company began in 1864, but did not use “Mermod & Jaccard & Co” as a hallmark on the back of…
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Silver Cake Basket, 1853-1861
This piece is a cake basket which means it was used to serve small cakes, pastries, bread, and fruits at formal events. The silver mark on the bottom of the piece reads "Rogers Bros. MFG. Co. Extra Heavy Plate Hartford Connecticut". This piece is…
Fork, silver dinner, 19th Century
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Silver fork engraved with the name "Hutter" on the handle. The back hallmark reads "Watts & Ryland X12L" The "X12L" most likely refers to the fact that the fork is silver plated. Watts and Ryland were local Lynchburg jewelers and silversmiths until…
Letter, 23 July 1865, Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Edward Sixtus “Ned” Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter about how he reached Baltimore and had hoped to find his brother among the released prisoners. Ned Hutter also tells his brother that he and some friends have filled out…
Letter, 11 June 1865 Edward Sixtus Hutter (1839-1904) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Edward "Ned" Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter to inform him that has arrived in Baltimore for business purposes and with the intent of getting Risque released from prison. Ned informs Risque he has found a house in Lynchburg for his…
Letter, 29 March 1861, Ferdinand Charles Hutter (1831-1885) to James Risque Hutter (1841-1923)
Ferdinand Charles Hutter writes to his brother James Risque Hutter in Charleston, SC to inform him that their family is doing well while Risque and their father are away. He asks his brother to communicate that he is looking for an appointment as a…
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Union Artillery Shell, Battle of Lynchburg
This three-inch artillery shell exploded in downtown Lynchburg near Seventh & Clay Streets during the June 1864 Battle of Lynchburg. Written in…