Hamilton Mfg Co.

[wodpod]

I have a cracker jar with markings on the bottom of "Hamilton Mfg Co. QUADRUPLE 5   7".   It has an ornate handle and lid.  The word "Crackers" is engraved on the side.  It is about 7" wide and about 6" inches high.  I'm wondering if this was a promotional piece of silver or silverplate. I don't know what the numerals reference. Or, which Hamilton Mfg Co. made it or when.  

[kerrybee]

the word Quad  - -- indicates plate - I looked for both British & American - nothing on the Web but that doesn't mean much - seems small for a "cracker container" but maybe years ago people didn't buy crackers in the "big box" stores in giant quantities - vaguely a take on the British where they referred to cookies as "biscuits".  

Bet it was part of a set - can't give a good value as silver plate even quality doesn't have a high value but I would suspect that here the value is more for the uniqueness of the piece.  Deserves your further research.  Suggest you check a local jeweler for history info on Hamilton.  

Best wishes KB