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Cream Jug

(free 1737–died before 1796)
20th century with marks for 1772–73
Object PlaceLondon, England
Medium/TechniqueSilver
Dimensions11.2 x 8 cm (4 7/16 x 3 1/8 in.)
Weight: 241 gm (7 oz 15 dwt)
Credit LineJessie and Sigmund Katz Collection
Accession number1988.1072
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ClassificationsSilver
Collections
Inscriptions SCRATCHES: assay scratches at the back of the bottom -- could be from recent testing?
Provenance1958, Sigmund J. Katz (b. 1897 - d. 1958), New Orleans; 1958, by inheritance to Jessie W. (Mrs. Sigmund J.) Katz (b. 1901 - d. 1988), New Orleans; 1988, bequest of Mrs. Katz to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 30, 1988)