Ewer

Creator Ball, Tompkins & Black, James Bogert (1809-1877)

Accession number 43.91.47

Unique identifier MNY113854

Description Ewer with raised body chased overall with foliate scrolls and two parrots on branches, on stepped circular foot. Die-rolled heart border in two widths applied to edge of foot and at junction of foot and body, at shoulder and at lip with plain S-scroll handle with furl, and decorative headlike shaping at juncture with body. Inscription: Engraved on body: To / John B. King, Esq. / from the / Police Officers / of the / City of Brooklyn / as a token of their regard / and esteem. January 1st. / 1851. Mark: Marked on underside of body: BALL, TOMPKINS & BLACK / J. B. / SUCCESSORS TO / MARQUAND & CO.

Dated 1850-1851

Inscription / technical details inscribed 'to john b. King...1851in maker: 'Ball, tompkins & black'

Object Type ewer (vessel)

Medium silver (metal)

Physical dimensions H: 14 3/4 in. W: 8 1/4 in. DIAM: 6 in. WEIGHT: 36.85 oz.

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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