Metals
Jonathan Otis (Maker)
Newport, Rhode Island, United States, North America
1745-1760
Silver
Wrought, Pierced
2022.0015.004 A, B
Object Number2022.0015.004 A, B |
Pepper box (Dredger)
Metals
Gift of Judith C. and John A. Herdeg
Jonathan Otis (Maker)
April 30, 1723-February 20, 1791
As per Flynt & Fales, Heritage Foundation Collection, p. 292: Jonathan Otis was the son of Nathaniel and Abigail (Russell) Otis. He married Katharine Coggeshall in 1745. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 10/22/2010)
Newport, Rhode Island, United States, North America
1745-1760
1. Mark; Underside; "J.OTIS" in rectangle, stamped
2. Inscription; Underside; "W / G * S" engraved
3. Inscription; Exterior, side; "W. S." in shaded gothic letters, engraved
Dining
Silver
Wrought, Pierced
3.75 (H) , 2.9 (Weight)
9.525 (H) , 81 (Weight)
weight 2.5 troy ounces
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