Maker
Gorham Manufacturing Company(Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831)Providence, Rhode Island, founded 1831
RetailerRetailed by
Thomas Kirkpatrick & Co., New York(1832–1920s)1832–1920s
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Loving Cup
Date1897
PlaceProvidence, Rhode Island, United States
MediumSterling silver and gilt
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/8 × 9 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (21.3 × 23.5 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineMilo M. Naeve Collection, museum purchase funded by Robin Gibbs in honor of his wife, Lela Gibbs, at "One Great Night in November, 2010"
Object number2010.1541
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
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
Engraved in three sections around the body: "hon. John G. Peene / Mayor / from Officials / City of Yonkers" "JPG" (cipher) "1894-1897"
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Stamped on the underside: "T. KIRKPATRICK, N.Y. / [lion, anchor, the gothic letter "G"] / STERLING / 820 / 8 PINT / [triton]"
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Gorham Manufacturing Company
1878
Sterling silver and gilt
2004.1299.1-.6
