Designer
John R. Wendt (American, born Germany, 1826–1907)American, born Germany, 1826–1907
RetailerRetailed by
Ball, Black & Co.(American, active 1852–1874)American, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Wine Bottle Holder
Date1862–1874
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumSterling silver
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (31.5 × 15.9 × 9.9 cm)
Overall (.A, Handle and support): 12 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (31.5 × 15.9 × 9.9 cm)
Overall (.B, Detachable ring): 1 1/8 × 3 × 2 5/8 in. (2.8 × 7.6 × 6.6 cm)
Overall (.A, Handle and support): 12 3/8 × 6 1/4 × 3 7/8 in. (31.5 × 15.9 × 9.9 cm)
Overall (.B, Detachable ring): 1 1/8 × 3 × 2 5/8 in. (2.8 × 7.6 × 6.6 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1280.A,.B
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignObject Type
Exhibition History“Silver: An American Art—Selections from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, August 30–February 15, 2015.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped underside: "Ball Black & Co / 925/1000 / New York"
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