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Catalog Number |
C14.034 |
Title |
Silver Cann |
Object Name |
Cup |
Description |
Silver cann of baluster shape with scrolled handle and domed base: on bottom is engraved "Luke And/ Deborah Mills"; on side near handle is stamped "I Clark"; on handle below thumbpiece is engraved "M/L + D"; on side dopposite handle are engraved eight sets of initials and dates [for the Thornton family]. |
Date |
c.1754 |
Year Range from |
1750 |
Year Range to |
1755 |
Artist |
Joseph Clark(e), Jr. |
Dimensions |
H-5.375 Dia-3.375 inches |
Material |
Silver |
Place of Origin |
Boston, Massachusetts |
Provenance |
Belonged to Luke and Deborah Mills of Portsmouth, inherited by their son, Elligood; later sold to Thornton family. |
People |
Mills, Luke (Capt.), 1713-1764 Mills, Deborah Thornton family Clark, Joseph Sawtelle, Jean |
Search Terms |
Sawtelle Silver Collection Portsmouth-owned Silver |
Subjects |
Silver Silversmiths Silverwork Cann Drinking equipment |