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Child's mug
Object name
Child's mug
Date
1865
Medium
Coin silver
Dimensions
Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 6.7 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Seamed silver mug; cylindrical mug tapering from the applied, reeded band around the rim to the applied, reeded band around the base; three wide, wheel-turned diamond bands around the body; center front engraved with a shield reserve with the initials, "W E L/ 1865" in script in the center; cast, squared, c-scroll handle forked at the lower terminal; stamped "COIN" on the base; no maker's mark.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Object Number
1951.289
Marks
Inscriptions: engraved around surface with three wheel-turned bands of shaded and hatched diamond chain and diaper patterns; center-front of body also engraved with reserve of shield, draped mantling, and engraved script initials and date: "W E L/ 1865"
Marks: stamped on base: "COIN" and "1"
Gallery Label
This child's mug belonged to Walter Eugene Livingston (b. 1862).
Provenance
This child's mug belonged to Walter Eugene Livingston (b. 1862).
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
