Collection Highlights
Snake jug
1871
1906.6ab
Stoneware
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Cup
Title
Cup
Object name
Child's mug
Date
1884
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. ( 9.8 x 7 x 10.8 cm )
Description
Seamed silver mug; cylindrical body with an applied, reeded rim and an applied band with two rows of holly around the base; center front "Dudley Davis/ from/ E. F. B./ xmas 1884" in script; cast loop handle, reeded grip with a scrolled shield and scallop motifs; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother, Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Object Number
1950.168
Marks
stamped: on base: lion passant in a chamfered rectangle, anchor in a rectangle, "G" in gothic script in a rectangle above "STERLING/ 2805/ J"
engraved: center front: "Dudley Davis/ from/ E. F. B./ xmas 1884"
Gallery Label
This mug was given to the donor by Ella Frances Baker, sister of the donor's mother, on the occasion of his first Christmas.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
