Museum Collections
Luce Center
Vinaigrette box
Object Number:
1977.29b
Date:
1834/35
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 2.2 x 1.9 cm )
Marks:
struck: top interior: (duty mark) "FC" ina conforming rectangle (lion passant)
struck: interior base: (anchor) "FC" in a conforming rrectangle "L" gothic script, in a conforming rectangle
engraved: top reserve: "Maria"
Description:
Silver vinaigrette box with a bright-cut garland of leaves around a raised reserve engraved, "Maria;" bright-cut lines around the sides; bright-cut floral design on the base; gilt interior witha floral bright-cut and pierced grille that opens right; interior struck with a lion passant, duty mark, an anchor and the intials "FC" twice.
Gallery Label:
This vinaigrette probably belonged to Maria Annis Tomlinson Dayton, wife of Abram Child Dayton.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Laura Dayton Denby
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.