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Goblet

Decorative Arts and Design

On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM Silver
DATES 1845
DIMENSIONS 7 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (20 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm)  (show scale)
MARKINGS no marks
SIGNATURE no signature
INSCRIPTIONS Engraved on the interior lower edge of the base: "J.W.L. to J.S. 1845"; Scratched into the interior of the base: "18,14"; Engraved on one side panel: [lion] "S"
ACCESSION NUMBER 81.179.2
CREDIT LINE Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Goblet, stands on base of octagonal form. Stem tapers to molded ring and then flares to the underside of the basin, which is decorated with foliate panels. Deep gothic-style panels decorate sides of piece, which has molded lip. Condition: Good with tarnish
MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION Zalmon Bostwick (American, 1846–1852). Goblet, 1845. Silver, 7 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (20 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange, 81.179.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.179.2_detail_bw.jpg)
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Zalmon Bostwick (American, 1846–1852). <em>Goblet</em>, 1845. Silver, 7 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (20 x 9.5 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange, 81.179.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.179.2_detail_bw.jpg)