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William Miller (died in 1831)
Other artist: Maker R.L.G. (born in 1819)
about 1825
Object Place: Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions 4.4 x 22.4 cm (1 3/4 x 8 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ada Belle Winthrop-King
Accession Number1993.117
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver flatware

DescriptionDownturned fiddle-back handle with short midrib on back, egg-shaped oval bowl and pointed shoulders.
Marks Stamped "W. MILLER" in incuse and serpantine Roman capitals, and "R[pellet]L[pellet]G" in Roman capitals in a rectangle on back of handle.
InscriptionsEngraved "JHB" in conjoined feathered script on top of handle.