Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wine coaster
Object name
Wine coaster
Date
ca. 1815
Medium
Sheffield plate, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 2 x 5 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 14.6 cm )
Description
Cast Sheffield plate and turned wooden wine coaster; circular, wooden base with three turned convex bands around a semi-ball in the center; cast, Sheffield plate sides with a convex band around the center, below the bulging side the curves in and flares to the rim; cast gadrooned bands and foliate scroll and shell motifs applied around the rim; no maker's marks.
Object Number
INV.14053
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
