Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2008.0008.0044 |
Object Name |
Urn |
Description |
Urn: embossed silver. 6" rise to 21 1/2" around at widest point from 4" diameter ringed base. Closes to 1" high neck band which flares to 5" lipped opening. 4" high opposing eared handles welded over embossed floral and shell design. Embossed symmetrical shell pattern on upper shoulders mirrors the same pattern below mid-line rim. Floral filler completes the pattern. Smooth finish on interior with visible mid-line seam. Shell/floral embossing on exterior surface. |
Makers mark |
Derby Silver Co. of Derby, CT. Quadruple Plate -- sequence #022 |
Collection |
Loomis |
Date |
1872-1900 |
Year Range from |
1872 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Provenance |
Barbara Tyler inherited the house of Barbara Loomis, who was a descendant of Sara Cartwright Jackson Loomis, the wife of Dr. Philip Loomis, the original owners. The items in this collection were in the house. |
Credit line |
Estate of Barbara Tyler |
