Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Luce Center
Vinaigrette box
Object Number:
1977.29c
Date:
1827/28
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/2 x 2 3/8 x 1 in. ( 1.3 x 6 x 2.5 cm )
Marks:
struck: top interior: (duty mark) "JW" in a conforming rectangle (lion passant)
struck: base interior: (anchor) "JW" in a conforming rectangle "D" gothic script, in a conforming rectangle
engraved: reserve: "EAT"
Description:
Silver vinaigrette box; top has geometric rolled textured surface with a rectangular reserve in the center engraved, "EAT;" floral chased border; beveled tapering sides on both the top and bottom of the box; underside has the same rolled surface; inside is gold plated; hinged grille with bright-cut design and pierce work opens right; top interior struck with a lion passant, duty mark and the intials, "JW;" interior base struck with an anchor (Birmingham), "JW" and the date letter, gothic script "D."
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.
