Object Details
Maker
Jacob Hurd (American, 1702/3-1758; active ca. 1724-1755)
Date
ca. 1730-1740
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Boston
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 7 1/16 in x 4 11/16 in; 17.93875 cm x 11.90625 cm
Provenance
Ex-collection of Charles M. Schwab of New York City; to Sotheby Parke-Bernet, Sale 1518 in April 30--May 1, 1954 Lot 243 New York; possibly to Stanley S. Wohl by purchase
Inscriptions
Scratched D T on bottom. Marks: "IHurd" in cartouche at left of handle and very worn on cover.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Frederic L. Atwood in memory of Mrs. George P. Morse
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1969.0139