Maker
William Forbes (American, baptized 1799, active New York 1826–1863)American, baptized 1799, active New York 1826–1863
Retailer
Ball, Black & Co.(American, active 1852–1874)American, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Porringer with Cover
Datec. 1856
Made inNew York , New York, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions4 × 5 1/16 × 7 9/16 in. (10.2 × 12.8 × 19.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Mr. and Mrs. Don McMillian
Object numberB.95.18.A,.B
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Whirligig Antiques, Austin, 1995]; purchased by MFAH, 1995.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved on side: M.K.C. / September 22, 1856
Back of handle: Mark of Ball, Black, & Co. [Darling 1964, p. 23, third mark from top]
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