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Mug
Francis Richardson II
1727-1729
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Francis Richardson II (Silversmith)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1958.2382
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2382
Object Name
Mug
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Francis Richardson II (Silversmith)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1727-1729
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, exterior
Inscription: "FR" stamped in a shield surmounted by a crown
Type: Inscription
Location: Handle, upper surface
Inscription: "P*S" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "B" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
- Molded
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
5.669 (H) x 4.488 (W) x 6.85 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
14.4 (H) x 11.4 (W) x 17.4 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
19.436
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Quimby, Ian M. G. 1995 American Silver at Winterthur.
• Published: pp. 421-422, no. 436Article: Simo, Laura. 2007 Intoxicating Investigations: Chester County Tankards, Mugs & Canns. Chester County Antiques Show. 25th anniversary: 13-16.
• Published: p. 15Book: Kauffman, Henry J. 1969 The Colonial Silversmith: His Techniques & His Products.
• Published: p. 106.Book: Fales, Martha Gandy. 1973 Early American Silver.
• Published: p. 48, fig. no. 44