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Powder Jar

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1905-1915

GUSN

GUSN-174098

Description

Silver powder jar [a] with silver cover [b] and cobalt blue glass liner [c], 4 paw feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

jars
cobalt glass
sterling silver
Late Victorian
Container, Cosmetic
Jar, Cosmetic
Jar, Cosmetic

Inscription

"MH" (Engraved script monogram)
"STERLING/[hallmark]/293" (Hallmark unidentified.)

Associated Person

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997
Quincy, Mary Honey

Additional Identification Number

8.31
EQ115

People and Organizations

Metropolitan Moving & Storage

Quincy, Edmund, 1903-1997
Quincy, Mary Honey

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

4 (H), 5 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

2009.5.31A-C

Places

Probably United States

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