Ball, Black & Co.
Stag Cup

RetailerAmerican, active 1852–1874
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Stag Cup
Datec. 1860
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumBritannia silver
DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 × 7 × 4 1/2 in. (22.6 × 17.8 × 11.4 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mary Beth Baird
Object number2004.1281
Not on view

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ProvenanceMary Beth Baird, Austin; bequeathed to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Scratched, underside: "R28083 / 795308 / 25522"
Scratchmarks on footrim: "4647W+BYF / KVS$"
Stamped underside: "BALL, BLACK & CO. / 950 / NEW YORK"

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