4 items including a Richmond Light Infantry hip flask, coin silver and sterling cups, and a sterling sugar basket. 1st item: Coin silver cup or beaker, marked JONES SHREVE BROWN & CO BOSTON / PURE SILVER COIN, c. 1857-1860, monogrammed EBV. 3"H. 2nd item: Silverplated round flask, engraved RICHMOND LIGHT INFANTRY BLUES 1789 with image of a soldier in front of the Virginia state capitol building and flag. Other lettered markings to the bottom of the flask, worn illegible. 4" diameter. Note: this flask likely dates from 1889 and was used to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues Voluntary Militia of Virginia. 3rd item: Gorham sterling silver sugar basket, oval with engraved cartouche design and reeded handle, stamped Gorham A2313 with key mark corresponding to date 1906, and for retailer Bailey Banks & Biddle. 6" H including handle. Monogrammed EEB. 4th item: Collapsible sterling silver travel cup with lid, monogram JMC, marked for Gorham 4270 and retailer Shreve Crump & Low. 2 3/8" H extended. Combined weighable sterling: 7.14 oz troy. Coin silver: 2.65 oz troy.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Judge John Nixon, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: All coin/sterling items in generally good condition with minor wear, small dents and scratches. Flask has a 2" area of loss to silver coating on back and several small scratches and dents.