American. <em>Mug</em>, ca. 1900. Copper with applied silver, glass, 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (14 x 14 x 13.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lewis, 86.242.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.242.2.jpg)

Mug

Artist:AmericanThomas G. Brown & Sons

Medium: Copper with applied silver, glass

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Dates:ca. 1900

Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (14 x 14 x 13.3 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 86.242.2

Image: 86.242.2.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Mug, copper with applied silver, glass. Copper body of mug flares from broad base to narrower rim and encloses beveled glass bottom. Mug is decorated with applied silver strap work in the Art Nouveau manner with decorative rivets. In four places the strap work curls under the body to form feet for the mug; strap handle also grows out of strap work. Monogram "JM" in cartouche on front. CONDITION: Minor wear; shallow dent on body to proper left of handle.

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