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Beaker

Dateca. 1810

Marked by Charles Alexander Burnett (1769 - 1849)

OriginAmerica, District of Columbia, Washington, Georgetown

MediumSilver

DimensionsOH: 3 ¼”; Diam. at rim: 2 7/8”; Diam. at base: 2 ¾”

Credit LineGift of Robert F. Grossman

Object number2020-117

DescriptionBanded silver beaker: Seamed, straight-sided cylindrical beaker with inset circular base and applied, drawn bands at base and rim. Body of beaker with two sets of six engraved lines, each set to give the appearance of five applied bands encircling upper and lower body
Label TextCharles Alexander Burnett trained as a silversmith in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and worked briefly in Alexandria before permanently re-locating to Georgetown, District of Columbia. He was one of the most prolific silversmiths in the new national capital, producing and retailing a wide range of forms. This banded beaker adds another variation of the popular drinking form to Colonial Williamsburg’s collection.
InscribedEngraved on side in sprigged script “SEC”
MarkingsStruck in relief on base of beaker “C.A.BURNETT” in rectangle (mark is double-struck over itself)
ProvenanceRobert F. Grossman