Timothy Brigden
Church Cup

MakerAmerican, 1774–1819
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Church Cup
Datec. 1816–1819
Made inAlbany, New York, United States
MediumPewter
Dimensions8 7/8 × 4 5/8 in. (22.5 × 11.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of the family of Dr. James J. Butler in memory of Michael K. Brown
Object numberB.2013.33
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Murphy Room
On view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
Description

This church cup closely follows the distinctive design of Peter Young, another Albany pewterer. While most of Young’s pewter work was marked it appears that Timothy Brigden marked his pieces (including this one) more frequently, perhaps attempting to establish a connection between his name and this design.

Related examples: Yale University Art Gallery, Brooklyn Museum, and Museum of Fine Arts Boston.


ProvenanceDr. and Mrs. James J. Butler, Houston; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
[no inscriptions]
Marked in bowl of cup: TB
Marked on underside of base: TB

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