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On Display: House - Eagle Room
Beaker
Krider & Biddle, John B. Akin
1851-1860
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Krider & Biddle (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1961.1074
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.1074
Object Name
Beaker
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Krider & Biddle (Maker); John B. Akin (Merchant)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Beaker was made in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA and retailed in Danville, KY.
Date
1851-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "JOHN B. AKIN" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "DANVILLE" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "KY." stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "STANDARD" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Underside
Inscription: "*P.L.K*" stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "61.1074" incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "61.958.6" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Spun
- Molded
Dimensions (inches)
3.74 (H) x 3.228 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.5 (H) x 8.2 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
5.7497