Object Details
Maker
Charles A. Burnett (Silversmith, d. 1849) and John E. Rigden (Silversmith, active ca. 1796-1831; partnership 1796-1806)
Date
1796-1806
Geography
United States: District of Columbia: Washington: Georgetown
Culture
North American
Medium
metal; silver
Dimensions
Various sizes
Provenance
Undocumented
Inscriptions
Marks: Two pieces (sugar and creamer) are fully marked "Burnett and Rigden," while two pieces (tea pot and waste bowl) are marked with the "B & R" mark of initials. Monogrammed "S.E.T."
Credit Line
Funds donated by The Honorable and Mrs. William F. McSweeny, Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Small, and Mr. and Mrs. B. Francis Saul, in honor of Secretary of State and Mrs. Colin L. Powell
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-2004.0003.1-.4