Maker
Tyler & Jacks (American, partnership active 1838–1844)American, partnership active 1838–1844
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Cup
Date1842
Made inNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
MediumSilver
Dimensions6 1/4 × 5 1/2 × 3 7/8 in. (15.9 × 14 × 9.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by William J. Hill in honor of Cathy Hevrdejs
Object numberB.2000.26
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Metals Study Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance[Neal Auction Company, New Orleans]; purchased by MFAH, 2000.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved vertically on side of cup in script: Prize Cup / for the / Firemans Anniversary address. / Written / In commemoration of their / 5th Anniversary in New Orleans. / Given by Geo..Holland, / And delivered in the / ??? Charters Theatre / At his Benefit, / 4th, March 1842
Scratched on the underside: "64"
Scratched on the underside: "64"
Stamped the underside: TYLER & JACKS [twice]; N.ORLEANS
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