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Beaker

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-683

Description

Bulbous.

Details

Descriptive Terms

beakers (pouring vessels)
silver (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
lion
Silver
Lion
BEAKER

Inscription

Engraved on sides: HAJC SHW/to/JW/Jan 1st 1866 [SHW probably stands for Susanna Hinkley Willard, JW probably for Joseph Willard.]

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3.25 (H), 2.875 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1937.739

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