Collection Highlights
Builder's Model of the U.S.S. "Monitor"
1862
1862.9
Wood, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object name
Bowl
Date
ca. 1732
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. ( 8.6 x 19.7 cm )
Silver Weight: 16 oz (troy) 2 dwt (501 g)
Description
Wrought silver bowl, deep, bowl-shaped body on a cast, applied molded foot; engraved on the base, "R/ H C" in block letters; maker's mark on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Sr.; The Waldron Phoenix Belknap, Jr. Collection
Object Number
1950.337
Marks
engraved: on the base: "R/ H C" in block letters
stamped: on the base: "B" crowned
Gallery Label
This bowl belonged to Hendrick Rutgers (1712-1779) and his wife, Catherine de Peyster (b. 1711), who were married in 1732.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
