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Dram cup
John Hull (American (born in England), 1624–1683)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
1652–80
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Other (Base): 7.9cm (3 1/8in.)
Overall: 3.5 x 7.9 x 4 cm (1 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Overall: 3.5 x 7.9 x 4 cm (1 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mary Elizabeth Lombard in memory of Mary Elizabeth Hall
Accession Number13.561
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
Dram cups were used to drink small amounts of such liquids as wine or medicines.
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 3
DescriptionThe thick sides curve to a slightly dombed bottom with center point beneath. The rope-twisted wire handles were probably bent from their original form. It is mended at the handle, broken at the side opposite the markes.
Marks
RS/IS rose above in shaped punch
InscriptionsCurdely chased lines form C/IE on bottom. Heavily chased and engraved H/IM on side. Hall scratched twice on bottom and 1790 three times.
ProvenanceIn 1772, owned by Jacob (b. 1749) and Mary Hall, Medford, Massachusetts, great-grandparents of the donor. (1) Descended to their son, Jacob (b. September 21, 1773) and his wife Mary; to Jacob II's sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Hall: thence to their grand-niece, Mary Elizabeth Lombard of Boston; 1913, given by Miss Lombard to the MFA. (Accession date: May 1, 1913 )
1: The donor indicated that it was included "on the list of family silver dated 1790 . . . as 'Silver Cup marked upon the bottom C / I E & on the side H / I M with 2 twisted handles.'"
1: The donor indicated that it was included "on the list of family silver dated 1790 . . . as 'Silver Cup marked upon the bottom C / I E & on the side H / I M with 2 twisted handles.'"