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Baptismal cup

Date

1856

GUSN

GUSN-24632

Description

Silver baptismal cup w/ scrolled loop handle at side. Raised beaded molding around rim. Molded base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coin silver
silver (metal)
christenings
Silver
Christening
CUP, BAPTISMAL

Inscription

Engraved on side: ""M. F. Tucker"" Stamped on bottom: ""Haddock, Lincoln & Foss./ Coin/ Boston""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Haddock, Lincoln & Foss (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

3.75 (H), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.5492

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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