The first of oval form with straight sides and applied reeded rims, hinged domed cover and openwork thumbpiece; the second circular with straight sides pierced with foliage, the hinged domed cover engraved with monogram AGA and with Abby Rockefeller inventory no. H4, both with removable glass liners, the first marked on underside and cover, the second marked STERLING on underside
4¼ in. (10.8 cm.) long, the largest; 4 oz. 18 dwt. (153 gr.) weighable silver

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The monogram on the American pot is that of Abby Green Aldrich Rockefeller (1876-1948), probably a gift on the occasion of her marriage.