Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cup
Object Number:
1942.279
Date:
1884
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 7.3 x 12.1 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
Mark: Bottom of cup is marked four times, arranged around center, all incuse: At center front "925" in tablet surround, "O" with attached "1884" in diamond surround; at right: "THEODORE B. STARR"; at center back "144"; at left "STERLING"
Inscription: at
Description:
Wrought silver cup; circular, bowl shaped body on a circular, beaded foot; repoussé chased floral band around the center of the body; cast loop handle tapers at the bottom; engraved on the base, "HARRIET/ MAC MARTIN/ RICHARDS/ FROM/ A. W. McLAREN./ SEPT. 30, 1884."; maker's marks on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Harriet MacMartin Richards
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






