John R. Wendt
Wine Bottle Holder

DesignerAmerican, born Germany, 1826–1907
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Wine Bottle Holder
Date1862–1874
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (31.5 × 15.9 × 9.9 cm)
Overall (.A, Handle and support): 12 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (31.5 × 15.9 × 9.9 cm)
Overall (.B, Detachable ring): 1 1/8 × 3 × 2 5/8 in. (2.8 × 7.6 × 6.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1280.A,.B
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Exhibition History“Silver: An American Art—Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 30–February 15, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside: "Ball Black & Co / 925/1000 / New York"

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