Product code: Survived the Seige of Vicksburg store - Coffee Pot & Plate
Coffee pot and plate with a history. According to the note left in the coffee pot, “Went through the seige of Vicksburg, James W. Watson had an entire set.” These came from an estate sale of a descendant of James Watson. Unable to identify the pattern, no markings on back. Both pieces have discoloration, the coffee pot has some cracks. Coffee pot is 7¼”, 9” with lid, 8½” spout to handle. Plate is 9½” diameter. The siege of Vicksburg (May 18 – July 4, 1863) was the final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. Searching database, did not find a James W. Watson in the Army of Mississippi, although many James W. Watson soldiers were listed. store However, nothing on the note indicates his military history. LROB.
Coffee pot and plate with a history. According to the note left in the coffee pot, “Went through the seige of Vicksburg, James W. Watson had an entire set.” These came from an estate sale of a descendant of James Watson. Unable to identify the pattern, no markings on back. Both pieces have discoloration, the coffee pot has some cracks. Coffee pot is 7¼”, 9” with lid, 8½” spout to handle. Plate is 9½” diameter. The siege of Vicksburg (May 18 – July 4, 1863) was the final major military action in the Vicksburg campaign of the American Civil War. Searching database, did not find a James W. Watson in the Army of Mississippi, although many James W. Watson soldiers were listed. store However, nothing on the note indicates his military history. LROB.