Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Cup and saucer
Object name
Cup and saucer
Date
1852
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Cup: 3 1/8 x 4 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. ( 7.9 x 11.7 x 9.2 cm )
Saucer: 3/4 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. ( 1.9 x 13 x 13 cm )
Silver
Description
Wrought silver child's cup and saucer; octagonal squat bulbous body with a flared rim; seated on a molded octagon foot; cast, s-scroll handle; each side of the body chased with foliate scroll cartouches, alternating with empty and floral chased interiors; cartouche opposite the handle engraved, "J. J. T. L." in script; makers' marks on the base. Raised octagonal saucer with an applied and molded rim; each section of the saucer engraved with scrolled foliate cartouches, alternating with empty and floral chased interiors; one cartouche engraved, "J. J. T. L." in script; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line
Bequest of John Taylor Lequier
Object Number
1969.24ab
Marks
Mark: stamped on bases: "TIFFANY YOUNG & ELLIS" over "J. C. M."
Inscription: engraved with script initials located in center cartouches: "J. J. T. L."
Translation: Initials have been related to John Jacob Taylor Luqueer (c. 1854-1900), father of the donor, John Taylor Luqueer
Gallery Label
This cup and saucer belonged to John Jacob Taylor Luqueer (ca. 1854-1900), the father of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
