Maker
Edward Chandler Moore(American, 1827–1891)American, 1827–1891
Retailer
Tiffany & Co.(New York, established 1837)New York, established 1837
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Soup Tureen with Underplate
Date1859
Made inNew York , New York, United States
Retailed inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver
DimensionsVarious dimensions
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Colletta and Don F. McMillian
Object numberB.97.37.1,.2
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Don F. McMillian, Houston; given to MFAH, 1997.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved: This piece of plate bequethed / To my nephew / John C. Jay / as a mark of my esteem / Will of Hon. William Jay / WHO DIED / Oct.14th 1858
Engraved in a ribbon on the opposite side of tureen below the Jay Family crest and shield: DEO DUCE PERSEVERANDUM Stamped on the underside of the liner: 5360
Engraved in a ribbon on the opposite side of tureen below the Jay Family crest and shield: DEO DUCE PERSEVERANDUM Stamped on the underside of the liner: 5360
Stamped on underside of tureen: TIFFANY & CO. [in crescent cartouche] /472 [shape no.] / ENGLISH STERLING / 925-1000 [in stepped rectilinier cartouche] / 5360 [special order no.] / 350BROADWAY [in crescent cartouche]; Flanked by Old English M
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Edward Chandler Moore
c. 1865–1869
Silver and silver gilding
B.98.20.1,.2