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Covered sugar bowl, part of tea and coffee service

Dateca. 1832

Marked by John Curry 1798 - 1868

OriginAmerica, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

MediumSilver

DimensionsOH: 10" OW handles: 9" OW belly: 5 ¾"

Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford

Object number2009-162,5

DescriptionSilver covered sugar bowl on stepped circular foot; round bowl with applied oak branches and acorns at the belly above engraved initials "ECM"; domed cover set inside top rim with molded leaves and berries and round finial of leaves and flowers on a pedestal; two scroll handles with acanthus leaves at terminals and mid-joints, and roses and acanthus leaves at tops.Inscription(s)Engraved in script "ECM"" for Elizabeth Clifford Morris on her marriage to Samuel CanbyMark(s)Marked in relief "J.CURRY" in serrated rectangle and "PHILA." in serrated rectangle ProvenanceEach piece is engraved in script "ECM" for Elizabeth Clifford Morris (1813-1892) of Philadelphia, married Samuel Canby (1811-1875) of Wilmington, Delaware on June 25, 1832.