Object Details
Maker
Jeremiah Dummer (Silversmith, 1643-1718)
Date
ca. 1710
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Boston
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 in x 3 11/16 in; 9.8425 cm x 9.36625 cm
Provenance
Undocumented
Inscriptions
Engraved with Clarke crest on front; on the bottom "I C S" for Dr. John Clarke and probably his first wife, Sarah Shrimpton; his third wife was the widow Sarah (Crisp) Harris. Added initials "EC EH IG." Marks: Heart mark at left of handle.
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-1971.0124.36