Goblet (Chalice)

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    Sherman Boardman (Possible maker)

    Henry S. Boardman (Possible maker)

    Hall, Boardman & Co. (Possible maker)

    Luther Boardman (Possible maker)

    Thomas Danforth Boardman (Possible maker)

    Timothy Boardman (Possible maker)

    Boardman, Luther & Co. (Possible maker)

    Boardman & Company (Possible maker)

    Boardman & Hall (Possible maker)

    Boardman & Hart (Possible maker)

    Timothy Boardman & Co. (Possible maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Hartford, New Haven, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1830-1860

  • Materials:

    Pewter; Britannia metal

  • Techniques:

    Cast

  • Museum Object Number:

    1956.0046.024


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1956.0046.024

Object Name

Goblet (Chalice)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Charles K. Davis

Creator (Role)

Sherman Boardman (Possible maker)
7/10/1787-3/20/1861
Sherman Boardman was the nephew of Thomas III, Samuel (of Middletown) and Edward Danforth; brother to Timothy and Thomas Danforth Boardman. Sherman Boardman moved from with his family from Litchfield to Hartford, Connecticut in 1795. Sherman's brother Thomas Danforth Boardman claims to have created a "secret" metal formula in 1806. Sherman began working with Thomas around 1810. The mark with their initials TD & SB belongs to this collaboartion. The business stopped operating in 1854, but it seems to have continued to operate on a smaller scale, for in September of 1871 Thomas offered the "Old Britannia Manufactory" of Boardman & Company for sale. Sherman had died in 1861. The brothers opened a branch in New York City in 1822 run by Timothy, called Timothy Boardman & Co.; the mark "T.B.& Co." was used during this time. Two years later Timothy died and the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. The Boardmans opened an additional store in Philadelphia in 1844, called Boardman & Hall, run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. For more on Sherman Boardman's marks, see John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123; Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, plate LVII; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.216-217; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.240; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.140; and Kauffman, The American Pewterer (1970), p.134. See also Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.119-143; Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.1, p.128-130 and vol.3, p.84-86; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942), p.44.

Henry S. Boardman (Possible maker)
1820-1895
Henry S. Boardman was the son of Sherman Boardman, nephew of Timothy and Thomas Danforth Boardman. After opening a successful shop in New York City (run by Timothy Boardman), Sherman and Thomas Danforth Boardman of Hartford set up another business in Philadelphia in 1844. It was initally called Boardman & Hall, and was run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. However, it appears that Henry worked alone for one year in 1845. For more on Boardman & Hall's marks, see Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.2, p.97 and 104; John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.242; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.38. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.1, p.128-130; Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.121-143; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter, p.138-141.

Hall, Boardman & Co. (Possible maker)
1846-1848
After opening a successful shop in New York City (run by Timothy Boardman), Sherman and Thomas Danforth Boardman of Hartford set up another business in Philadelphia in 1844. It was initally called Boardman & Hall, and was run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. However, it appears that Henry worked alone for one year in 1845. For more on marks used by Hall, Boardman & Company, see Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.222 and C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.259. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, p.128-130 and vol.3, p.183; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.103; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942), p.138-140.

Luther Boardman (Possible maker)
12/26/1812-03/29/1887
Luther Boardman apprenticed with Ashbil Griswold in Meriden. He operated a shop for Burrage Yale in South Reading, Massachusetts by 1833, and was made proprietor in 1836. He left South Reading for Meriden, Connecticut in 1837, where he went into business with his former associate James A. Frary (Luther married James's daughter Lydia). The partnership was known as Frary and Boardman until December 6, 1838. At some point before that date, Luther and his wife went to live with Ira Couch, with whom Luther probably worked until July 2, 1839. On that date, he recorded the formation of Luther Boardman & Co in Chester, Connecticut. He moved to East Haddam, Connecticut in 1841, where he became known for producing britannia spoons. Luther's trade card advertises "Buff spoons, Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, Castors, Lamps, Shaving Boxes, Tumblers, Porringers, Coffin Plates &c." For more on Luther Boardman and Luther Boardman & Co's marks, see Laughlin, Petwer in America (1981), vol.2, p.97; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.38; and C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.240. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.3, p.176-177; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.140; and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.216.

Thomas Danforth Boardman (Possible maker)
01/21/1784-09/10/1873
Thomas Danforth Boardman was the nephew of Thomas III, Samuel (of Middletown) and Edward Danforth; brother to Sherman and Timothy Boardman. Thomas Danforth Boardman moved from with his family from Litchfield to Hartford, Connecticut in 1795. He trained with Edward Danforth of Hartford, beginning in 1796. After 1799, Thomas worked with Samuel Danforth until 1804, when he, Thomas, went into business on his own. Thomas claims to have created a "secret" metal formula in 1806. His brother Sherman began working with Thomas around 1810; the mark with their initials TD & SD belongs to this collaboartion. It appears that Thomas purchased his uncle Samuel's molds in 1816. The business stopped operating as it was in 1854 but it seems to have continued to operate on a smaller scale, for in September of 1871 Thomas offered the "Old Britannia Manufactory" of Boardman & Company for sale. The brothers opened a branch in New York City in 1822 run by Timothy, called Timothy Boardman & Co.; the mark "T.B.& Co." was used during this time. Two years later Timothy died and the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. The Boardmans opened an additional store in Philadelphia in 1844, called Boardman & Hall, run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. For more on Thomas Danforth Boardman's marks, see John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123, figs.124 and 125; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.124-125; Kauffman, The American Pewterer (1970), p.134; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.38-42; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.240; and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.216-217. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, p.128-130 and plate LVII, and vol.3, p.84-87; Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.119-143; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942) p.127-130.

Timothy Boardman (Possible maker)
1798-February 24, 1825
Timothy Boardman was the nephew of Thomas III, Edward and Samuel (of Middletown) Danforth; brother of Samuel and Thomas Danforth Boardman. Timothy moved from with his family from Litchfield to Hartford, Connecticut in 1795. His brothers Samuel and Thomas operated a shop in Hartford from about 1810 to 1854, though the business continued on a smaller scale until about 1871. Timothy operated the New York branch, which opened in 1822 and was called Timothy Boardman & Co.; the mark "T.B.& Co." was used during this time. Two years later Timothy died and the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. The Boardmans opened an additional store in Philadelphia in 1844, called Boardman & Hall, run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. For more on Timothy Boardman's marks, see John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123; Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, plate LVII and vol.2, p.97-98; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.124-125; Kauffman, The American Pewterer (1970), p.135; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.42; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.242; and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217. See also Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.121-143; Laughlin, Petwer in America, p.128-130; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942), p.142.

Boardman, Luther & Co. (Possible maker)
1839-1870
Luther Boardman apprenticed with Ashbil Griswold in Meriden. He operated a shop for Burrage Yale in South Reading, Massachusetts by 1833, and was made proprietor in 1836. He left South Reading for Meriden, Connecticut in 1837, where he went into business with his former associate James A. Frary (Luther married James's daughter Lydia). The partnership was known as Frary and Boardman until December 6, 1838. At some point before that date, Luther and his wife went to live with Ira Couch, with whom Luther probably worked until July 2, 1839. On that date, he recorded the formation of Luther Boardman & Co in Chester, Connecticut. He moved to East Haddam, Connecticut in 1841, where he became known for producing britannia spoons. Luther's trade card advertises "Buff spoons, Coffee Pots, Tea Pots, Castors, Lamps, Shaving Boxes, Tumblers, Porringers, Coffin Plates &c." For more on Luther Boardman and Luther Boardman & Co's marks, see Laughlin, Petwer in America (1981), vol.2, p.97; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.38; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.124; and C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.240. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.3, p.176-177 and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.216.

Boardman & Company (Possible maker)
1825-1827
Also see record for Timothy Boardman and Timothy Boardman & Co. Timothy Boardman operated a New York branch, which opened in 1822 and was called Timothy Boardman & Co.; the mark "T.B.& Co." was used during this time. Two years later Timothy died and the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. For more on Boardman & Co's marks, see C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.242; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.125; and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, p.128-130 and vol.2, p.98.

Boardman & Hall (Possible maker)
1844-1845
After opening a successful shop in New York City (run by Timothy Boardman), Sherman and Thomas Danforth Boardman of Hartford set up another business in Philadelphia in 1844. It was initally called Boardman & Hall, and was run by Sherman's son Henry S. Boardman and Franklin D. Hall. The business was later known as Hall, Boardman & Company and finally Hall & Boardman. However, it appears that Henry worked alone for one year in 1845. For more on Boardman & Hall's marks, see Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.2, p.97 and 104; John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.125; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.242; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.38. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.1, p.128-130; Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.121-143; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter, p.138-141.

Boardman & Hart (Possible maker)
1828-1847
Boardman & Hart was the third incarnation of the Boardman's company in New York, New York. The business began with Timothy Boardman in 1822, and was called Timothy Boardman & Co. When he died two years later, the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. For more on Boardman & Hart's marks, see Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.2, p.98; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Pewter and Silver Marks (1949), p.242; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.125; and Kauffman, The American Pewterer (1970), p.135. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America, vol.1, p.128-130 and vol.3, p.183-184 and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942), p.138-140.

Timothy Boardman & Co. (Possible maker)
1822-1825
Also see record for Timothy Boardman. Timothy Boardman operated a New York branch, which opened in 1822 and was called Timothy Boardman & Co.; the mark "T.B.& Co." was used during this time. Two years later Timothy died and the company name changed to Boardman & Company, and Lucius Hart of Rocky Hill took over the management. In 1827, Lucius became an active partner, and the company name changed to Boardman & Hart, by which it was known its dissolution in 1847. Lucius continued on his own until 1853 or later. For more on Timothy Boardman and Timothy Boardman & Co's marks, see John Carl Thomas, Connecticut Pewter and Pewterers (1976), p.122-123; Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.1, plate LVII and vol.2, p.97-98; Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.124; Kauffman, The American Pewterer (1970), p.135; Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.42; C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.242; and Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.217. See also Thomas, Connecticut Pewter, p.121-143; Laughlin, Petwer in America, p.128-130; and J.B. Kerfoot, American Pewter (1942), p.142.

Place of Origin

Hartford, New Haven, Connecticut, New England, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Origin probably Hartford, Connecticut (Montgomery, 1973, 78).

Date

1830-1860

Materials

Pewter; Britannia metal

Techniques

Cast

Dimensions (inches)

7.087 (H) , 3.78 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

18 (H) , 9.6 (Diam)

Measurement Notes

Diameter is of base.

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Charles F. 1973 A History of American Pewter.
Published: fig. 4-34, p. 78