Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: Destruction
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1858.4
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Waiter
Object Number:
1950.184
Date:
1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 10 in. ( 1.9 x 25.4 cm )
Marks:
engraved: center: "M A B" in foliate script superimposed
stamped: on the base: on the base: lion in a chamfered rectangle, anchor in a rectangle, gothic "G" in a chamfered rectangle ver, "STERLING/ C/ 110"
Description:
Wrought silver waiter; flat, circular base with concave, stepped edges and an applied, cast leaf band around the rim; seated on three cast trapezoid feet; center engraved with a geometric ring with floral and shell motif around the inscription, "M A B" in foliate script superimposed; maker's marks on the base.
Gallery Label:
This waiter was a gift to Marie Antoinette Baker on the occassion of her marrige to Fellows Davis, October 17, 1871.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Dudley Davis in memory of his mother, Marie Antoinette Baker Davis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
