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Object Name |
Set, Beverage |
Other Name |
Water Set |
Object Number |
1935.2.40A-C |
Collection |
Mary Miller Hayes |
Description |
tilting water set; silver plated; water pitcher (A) has a small metal extension on each side which allows it to set inside a silver frame (B) - allows it to tilt foward and back; base of frame is round and has a removeable shallow bowl (C) called a "slope;" attached to this base is another small solid, round base to hold a glass; pitcher, which tilts forward, is ornately engraved; inscribed on the front: "The Fremont Cultivator Co. to Mr. and Mrs. Brinkerhoff Dec. 14, 1882;" the enitr piece is engraved in a flower (rose) and leaf motif; hinged lid on water pitcher; ceramic lining inside; stamped on bottom of pitcher are the trademarks and "Silver plated Wilcox Mereden, Conn. 348 1/2" |
Date |
1882/12/14 |
Year Range from |
1882 |
Dimensions |
H-19.488 W-10.236 L-13.228 Dia-0.866 inches |
Dimension Details |
measurement for piece as a whole |
Material |
silver/ceramic |
Made |
Wilcox |
Provenance |
tilting water/beverage set which came to HPC through the Mary Miller Hayes estate. Before marrying Webb C. Hayes, she was married to Samuel Brinkerhoff. |
People |
Brinkerhoff, Samuel |
Search Terms |
Brinkerhoff Wilcox Mereden CT 348 1 2 Fremont Cultivator Co. silver plate Water Set Water Service |