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Charm
about 1776
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8cm (1 7/8in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert T. Moffatt
Accession Number40.751
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver
Catalogue Raisonné
Buhler, 1972, No. 441
DescriptionTwo heart shaped plates slightly curved fastened together with narrow moulding (broken). Ring suspension from top.
Marks
Unmarked
InscriptionsEngraved "Samuel R C Moffat / of Portsmouth New / Hampshire New / England in North America" and on the other side with Moffat arms.
ProvenanceBy tradition, made to enclose the caul of Samuel Robert Cutt(s) Moffatt of Portsmouth, New Hampshire (b. ca. 1776, d. 1816); descended in the family to the donor; in the collection of Dr. Robert T. Moffatt by 1930; lent to MFA July 31, 1930, and made a gift November 14, 1940 (Accession Date: .November 14, 1940)