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Dram cup

John Hull (American (born in England), 1624–1683)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
about 1670
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Other (Base): 6.7cm (2 5/8in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Dr. Samuel A. Green
Accession Number19.1386
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware

Catalogue Raisonné Buhler, 1972, No. 6
DescriptionShallow bowl, sides curve to stepped flat base. Center point in bowl. High scroll handles, wrought and chased in spirals and three upright lines, give the effect of twisted wire. Mended at each handle and twice on rim.
Marks IH star below in heart, RS sun above in shaped sheild (larger than IH mark)
InscriptionsEngraved on bottom --G-/-I+A-
ProvenanceRev. Joseph (Harvard College 1669) and Ann (Waldron) Gerrish, m. before 1673; by descent to Dr. Samuel Abbott Green; Nov 21, 1906, lent by Dr. Green to MFA; 1919, bequest of Dr. Green to MFA. (Accession date: Dec 4, 1919)