Flagon
DateCa. 1820
MediumFused silverplate (Sheffield Plate)
Credit LineBequest of Dr. Lowry Dale Kirby.
Object number1991-808,3
DescriptionStepped circular foot supports tapered cylindrical body with deep V-shaped pouring lip and C-scroll handle with high thumbpiede and hinged, stepped and domed lid.Label TextAll of these objects are engraved or stamped with “IHS”, which is a Christogram or an abbreviation of the Greek name of Jesus. This symbol is widely used in many Christian denominations.
InscribedEngraved at base of pouring lip "IHS" with sun medallion
MarkingsUnmarked
Provenanceex. collection Dr. Lowry Dale Kirby
ca. 1765
ca. 1763-1770
ca. 1765
Ca. 1820
Ca. 1820
ca. 1800
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ca. 1810
ca. 1810
ca. 1810
ca. 1810