Ohio Rob
Well-Known Member
I picked this up at an antique store last week. I bought it because of the "A.D. Richmond New Bedford" stamping. He was an earlier 1800's coppersmith who's items seem very desirable. The object is copper with silver plating. The tag said "spittoon", but I have my doubts. The removable cone is a deflector, but I've never seen one on a spittoon. Some research said he was tied to the shipping industry...could it be a portable ship urinal?? Anyone have an idea what it is or more information on Anthony D Richmond and his New Bedford works?