Maker
Ball, Black & Co.(American, active 1852–1874)American, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Chocolate Pot
Datec. 1860–1874
Made inNew York, New York, United States
MediumSilver, ivory, and cotton
Dimensions15 × 6 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (38.1 × 16.5 × 14.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Mrs. James Anderson, Jr. and Jas A. Gundry
Object numberB.2000.25
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Belter Parlor
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Constantine Gus Kollitus, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2000.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Monogram in Gothic on center body below spout: L. de F. W.
Stamped on underside of body: BALL BLACK & CO./ 925/1000 [in a shield] / NEW YORK
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Unknown Vietnamese
19th century
Silver, metal, wood, mother of pearl, buffalo horn
2023.294.A,.B