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Mug (one of a pair)

Knight Leverett (American, 1702 or 1703–1753)
about 1737
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silver
Credit Line Gift of the West Boston Society, West Church
Accession Number92.2850
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 159
DescriptionStraight tapering sides, moulded base and rim. Flattened hollow scroll handle pointed tip.
Marks Scratched VII on mug and cup
InscriptionsSemi-script across front, "The West Church in Lynde Street".
ProvenanceThe West Church, Boston. Purchased by the Church in 1737; 1892, given by the church to the MFA.