Collection Highlights
Petition from Lydia Heckle to Marinus Willett, Mayor of New York, re: Miranda expedition, May 16, 1807
Date:
1807
Object Number:
MSS.NewYorkCity.Misc.1
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Goblet
Object Number:
INV.14068
Date:
1865-1898
Medium:
Silver plate
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 17.1 x 8.3 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on base: "QUADRUPLE PLATE" over a circle with crossed hamers in the center inscribed, "WILCOX SILVERPLATE CO." above, "MERIDEN/ 1268"
Description:
Cast electroplated silver goblet; cylindrical cup with a plain applied band around the lip; seated on a turned pedestal on a domed foot with a plain applied footring; surface of the cup and the foot hammered; two birds enameled copper in branches on both sides of the body; gilt interior; maker's marks on the base.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
