Collection Highlights
Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Saucer
Object name
Saucer
Date
1915
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 19 cm )
Description
Cast and seamed silver saucer from a child's breakfast service; flat, circular dish with raised sides; repouss
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Eugene Hoffman Walker
Object Number
1997.4c
Marks
Retailer's marks: stamped on the base: "TIFFANY & Co/ 5472H MAKERS 17313/ STERLING SILVER/ 925-1000/ M"
Gallery Label
Silver breakfast sets were a popular christening gift during the early years of this century, and New York's Tiffany and Company catered heavily to this demand. This silver set was presented to Eugene Walker by his godfather, Hoffman Nickerson. Mr. Walker was born in New York City in 1915 to John B. Walker and Mai Elmendorf Hackstaff.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
