Old Small Tin Cup

This is the remainder of a group of old tinwear that I gathered for the Texas Historical folk just before they bought the store.  They wanted what probably was "period" pieces for the dining room at the Goodnight Historical Center. They took everything but this one.  Frankly, I thought it more representative then most of the others ... but then I have no fancy "provenance" to show. Just a  neat old heavily patinaed tin cup or small pitcher  - not enameled or coated (so I wouldn't use it for anything related to drinking).     BUT WAIT!!  as I was working on the photos there IS some writing on the bottom.  Too faint for me to read, even with the help of the camera.  Bob, however, is the master at deciphering .... so we'll add this info shortly (either before of after you buy it)