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Flask (Pocket bottle)
Bailey & Co.
1855-1865
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Bailey & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2010.0005 A-C
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
2010.0005 A-C
Object Name
Flask (Pocket bottle)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Bailey & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
According to Garvan & Barquist (see references, p. 82): The retail and manufactory business moved to 819 Chestnut Street in 1859. George Sharp remained active as supervisor there until 1865.
Date
1855-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Flask, underside
Inscription: "BAILEY & C\o / CHESTNUT S\T PHILA" stamped incuse in two arcs
Type: Mark
Location: Flask, underside, center
Inscription: lion, stamped within round-cornered rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Flask, underside
Inscription: lion within rectangle, "S" in an oval, and pointed shield, stamped as 3-part mark
Type: Mark
Location: Cup, underside
Inscription: "BAILEY & C\o / CHESTNUT S\T PHILA" stamped incuse in two arcs
Type: Mark
Location: Cup, underside
Inscription: lion, stamped within round-cornered rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Cup, underside
Inscription: lion within betangle, "S" in an oval, and pointed shield, stamped as 3-part mark
Type: Inscription
Location: Flask, side
Inscription: "Dr. Wm. V. Keating. / To / a devoted Uncle / from a /Grateful Nephew." engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Medical
- Philadelphia
- Alcoholic beverage ware
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
5.1254 (H) x 1.575 (W) x 2.756 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
13.019 (H) x 4 (W) x 7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
4.1976
Measurement Notes
Cup, part (C): H: 5.1 cm; L: 6.8 cm; W: 3.7 cm; Wt: 54 g