Active 1833-1887, tipt downward turned handle and rounded fins, punched "W.PRIOR" alongside pseudo-hallmarks of lion passant, head and G, with period script monogram.

5 1/2 in.

.50 troy oz.

Private Collection of North Carolina Coin Silver

Warren Prior was born in Northfield, Massachusetts in 1811 and moved to Fayetteville in 1833. He was in the partnership of Campbell & Prior with John Campbell (1834-1836), and worked independently in The Fayetteville area thereafter. Upon Prior’s retirement in 1887, his son took over his business as Warren Prior & Son.

Source: Cutten and Peacock, Silversmiths of North Carolina 1696-1860, pages 128-129.

Some denting to handle and bowl.