Collection Highlights
Ye book of copperheads
Date:
1863
Object Number:
LIB.XS.E647.L52.1863
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wine funnel with strainer
Object Number:
1951.309ab
Date:
1825-1875
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Part (funnel): 3 x 5 1/8 in. (7.6 x 13 cm)
Part (strainer): 2 7/8 x 1 in. (7.3 x 2.5 cm)
Description:
Cast and seamed silver wine funnel with strainer; deep cup-shaped body with an applied, die-rolled bell flower band around the rim; narrow, cone-shaped tube applied to the base with a plain ring joint and four vertical braces; tube bends at the end so the opening is on the side; circular bowl-shaped strainer with an applied, flat, pierced bottom and plain rim rests inside the funnel; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. Goodhue Livingston
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
