Title
Drinking Cup
Creator
Date
c. 1839.
Description
A drinking cup (American, c. 1839) made of sterling silver by Jones, Low & Ball, of Boston, Mass. The body of this cup is decorated with a band of grapevines around the lower part of the body and the foot, as well as a S-scroll handle which was a later addition and not original. Engraved on the front of the cup is “D.K. JR. from S.S.” The initals "D. K. JR." refer to David King, Jr. (1839-1894). The underside of the base is partially impressed "Jones, Low & Ball / Boston".
Cultural Origin
American
Medium
sterling silver
Extent
4" x 4.25"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Gwendolen E. Rives, 1972
Identifier
PSNC.6210
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