Pennsylvania, early 19th century, oval form with urn finial, wooden carved handle, monograms and coat of arms, marks for John McMullin (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, working 1790-1841), 18.26 oz. T., 7 x 12 x 4-1/4 in.

Note: The arms are those of Butler Family. "Butler a boo" is a historical battle cry or motto associated with the Butler family, an Anglo-Norman family that rose to prominence in Ireland. The phrase is an Anglicization of the Irish "Butler abu," meaning "Butler forever" or "Butler to victory". It reflects the family's Irish heritage and their martial prowess. 

"Comme je trouve" is a French phrase meaning "as I find" or "I take things as I find them." It's used as a motto, particularly by the Butler family (of Kilkenny, Ireland). 

The Butler family also has a significant history in South Carolina. Pierce Butler, son of Sir Richard Butler, 5th Baronet of Cloughgrenan and Henrietta Percy, resigned his commission in the British Army in 1773 and settled with Mary Middleton in South Carolina. After fighting in the American Revolutionary War, he served as a state legislator and was a member of the Congress of the Confederation, where he signed the United States Constitution. He was also a member of the United States Senate.