Collection Highlights
Portrait of Six Young Women Seated in a Turkish Corner
Date:
Object Number:
PR.120.1.3.SIX
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Luce Center
Tea service
Object Number:
1940.348a-e
Date:
1791/92
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
see individual records for piece measurements
Marks:
Inscription: Each piece ornamented with similar bright-cut engraving. Hollowware pieces have bright-cut engraved borders of alternating octagonal reserves framed by scrolled foliage mantling with interior patera and patera on shaded background, with cent
Description:
Seamed and wrought silver tea service including a teapot, sugar bowl with lid, creamer and sugar tongs; engraved swags around octagonal reserves in the centers of each side with the initials, "L J B" engraved in bright-cut script; makers' marks stamped on the bases.
Gallery Label:
This tea service belonged to Major Leonard Bleecker (1755-1844) and his wife Johanna Abeel (1764-1810), who were married in 1783.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Elizabeth B. Knight
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
