Sugar Shell

William Wise and Son

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Caption

William Wise and Son. Sugar Shell, 19th century. Silver, 6 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (17.5 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan, 2010.77.23. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Sugar Shell

Date

19th century

Medium

Silver

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

6 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (17.5 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)

Inscriptions

On handle front in script: "HFHS" or [?] " M F M L"

Markings

on back: Wm WISE" "[lion] [?]" engraved: "HFHS"

Credit Line

Gift of William Lee Younger in memory of Joseph A. Henehan

Accession Number

2010.77.23

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