Object Details
Maker
Daniel Henchman (American, 1730-1775)
Date
1752
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Boston
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 8 5/8 in x 5 3/16 in; 21.9075 cm x 13.17625 cm
Provenance
Jonathan French was minister of the South Church in Andover, Massachusetts, from 1772 to 1809; presumably Mark Bortman (1896-1967) Collection
Inscriptions
Engraved crest of Taylor in scroll and foliate cartouche with drapery below, on front. "The Gift of A. Tailer 1752" on bottom; added "Jonathan French Presented by his granddaughters Carolyn L. W. French and Cornelia A. French to Asa P. French Jan 22, 1908." Marks: 'Henchman" twice on bottom.
Credit Line
Gift of James R. and John M. Larus
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1971.0124.62