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John Scofield (first mark entered 1776; 1747–1799)

1786–87

Object PlaceLondon, England

Medium/TechniqueSilver, ivory

DimensionsH. 52 x W. 30.1 x D. 26.5 cm (20 1/2 x 11 7/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
Weight: 2,835 gm (91 0z 3 dwt)

Credit LineBequest of Mrs. M. A. Elton

Accession number88.291

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ClassificationsSilver

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Europe

InscriptionsARMORIALS: engraved on one side, the arms of Whipple; on the other, OAW in monogram for Oliver (1774-1813) and Abigail Whipple (d.1827)ProvenanceOliver Whipple and his wife, Abigail, of Boston, MA; by descent to their daughter Hannah, who married Frederic Allen of Portsmouth, NH; by descent to their daughter, Margaret Allen Elton; 1888, bequest of Mrs. M.A. Elton to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 14, 1888)