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Vinaigrette (Box)
William Ball
1810-1815
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Ball (Maker)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Museum Object Number
1966.0008
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1966.0008
Object Name
Vinaigrette (Box)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William Ball (Maker)
Place of Origin
Europe or North America
Date
1810-1815
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Interior grille, underside
Inscription: "V1111" incised
Type: Inscription
Location: Box front side, interior
Inscription: "1111V" incised
Type: Mark
Location: Box, interior bottom
Inscription: "W.BALL" stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Box, interior bottom
Inscription: "W.BALL" stamped
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Gold-plated silver
Techniques
- Engraved
- Engine-turned
Dimensions (inches)
0.5 (H) x 1.31 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.27 (H) x 3.33 (W)
Dimensions (oz)
2.048
Measurement Notes
SRAL Analysis Run 3219, January 4, 1972: Silver 76.8%; Copper 22.4%; Zinc 0.13%; Gold 0.03%; Mercury 0.01%.