Cup

  • Category:

    Metals

  • Creator (Role):

    J. T. & A. B. Bailey & Kitchen (Retailer)

    Taylor & Lawrie (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1838-1840

  • Materials:

    Silver

  • Techniques:

    Engraved

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.1370


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.1370

Object Name

Cup

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

J. T. & A. B. Bailey & Kitchen (Retailer)

Taylor & Lawrie (Maker)

Place of Origin

Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Date

1838-1840

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Underside; "BAILEY & KITCHEN" in rectangle, stamped
2. Mark; Underside; Eagle inside octagon; inverted thistle in rectangle, harp in rectangle, stamped individually
3. Inscription; Body, center; "H.A. duP." in feathered script, engraved

Subjects

Childcare; Du Pont family history of ownership

Materials

Silver

Techniques

Engraved

Dimensions (inches)

3.071 (H) , 3.504 (L) , 2.677 (W) , 2.7161 (Weight)

Dimensions (centimeters)

7.8 (H) , 8.9 (L) , 6.8 (W) , 77 (Weight)

Measurement Notes

SRAL alloy analysis indicates: Silver 91.4 - 93.9%; Copper 5.6 - 8.2%; Lead 0.19 - 0.25%; Gold 0.04 - 0.07%. Weight in troy ounces: 2 oz. 9 dwt. 15 gr.

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
Published: pp. 456-457, no. 481