Museum Collection Highlights
George Washington (1732-1799)
1835
1858.32
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Mug
Title
Mug
Date
1855
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4 3/8 x 2 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. ( 11.1 x 7 x 9.8 cm )
Description
Seamed silver mug; cylindrical body with molded rings around the base; die-rolled bell flower bands applied around the rim and the foot; cast; s-scroll handle; three repoussé chased cartouches on the center of the body, central scrolled four leaf clover engraved, "J De F W/ from Auntie./ Jan. 28, 1855" in script with two scrolled circle cartouches on either side engraved with flowers; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Adelaide Milton De Groot
Object Number
1941.1003
Marks
Inscriptions: engraved at center-front with repousse and chased cartouche: "J De F W/ from Auntie./ Jan. 28, 1855" in script, bright-cut.
Hallmark: stamped in relief on base: "BALL, BLACK & CO" in semi-circle with conforming rectangular surround located above center punch mark. Beneath center punch are marks in relief: slightly obscured "W" in circular surround; "NEW. YORK" in rectangular surround; and slightly obscured "W" in circular surround [could "W" be eagle?]. Beneath those marks is relief stamp of "W.F" in rectangular surround, likely attributable to William Forbes.
Gallery Label
The initials engraved on this mug belong to Jeanette de Forest Windle, who was presented the vessel by her aunt in 1855.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
