Covered Tea Canister
1744–45
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver
DimensionsHeight: 14.9 cm (5 7/8 in.), diameter of body: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.), weight: 377 gm (12 oz 2 dwt)
Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession number1988.1077a-b
On View
On viewClassificationsSilver
Collections
ProvenanceEstate of Victor George Henry Francis, 5th Marquess Conyngham, sold Christie's, London, February 10, 1938, lot 36, purchased by Thomas Lumley, London; collection of Major W.M. Tapp by August 1938; Alex G. Lewis (b. 1895 - d. 1969) Collection, New York, by 1951; Lent by Mrs. S.J. Katz, 1973; Gift of Jessie and Sigmund Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 30, 1988)
By 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
By 1973, Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz [see note 1]; 1988, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz. (Accession date: November 30, 1988)
NOTES:
[1] From June 25, 1973, on loan to the MFA from Mr. and Mrs. Sigmund Katz.
Nicholas Sprimont (born in Liege, France, active in London)
1745–46, with later alterations
