Octagonal Mug
Dateca. 1840
MediumSilver
DimensionsHeight: 3 9/16”; Width across handle: 4 1/8”; Across foot: 2 7/8”
Credit LineGift of Kay Justice Ridinger in memory and honor of Charles W. Ridinger III
Object number2021-88
DescriptionSmall mug or cup of octagonal ssection with a flat bottom, narrow beaded foot band and rim, and sides mechanically impressed with various patterns. C-scroll handle with a bold acanthus leaf grip at the top.Inscription(s)Front of the body engraved with an “HKG” monogram in sprigged script.ProvenancePurchased by the donor from a "McInnes" in New England.
Jehu Williams (1788-1859) and John Victor (1793-1845) (Williams & Victor)
ca. 1835
1770-1810
1737-1738
