Goblet
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
1845
DIMENSIONS
7 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (20 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
no marks
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
Engraved on the interior lower edge of the base: "J.W.L. to J.S. 1845"; Scratched into the interior of the base: "18,14"; Engraved on one side panel: [lion] "S"
ACCESSION NUMBER
81.179.2
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Goblet, stands on base of octagonal form. Stem tapers to molded ring and then flares to the underside of the basin, which is decorated with foliate panels. Deep gothic-style panels decorate sides of piece, which has molded lip.
Condition: Good with tarnish
CAPTION
Zalmon Bostwick (American, 1846–1852). Goblet, 1845. Silver, 7 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (20 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange, 81.179.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.179.2_detail_bw.jpg)
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