
FREE-BLOWN THREADED AND ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MUG,
Description
FREE-BLOWN THREADED AND ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MUG, colorless with red threading at rim, applied reeded handle, engraved with a fern and wheat decoration surrounding "H. C. Angell / a present from / S. Griffiths" in fancy script, small rough pontil mark. Collected on Cape Cod. Possibly New England. Second half 19th century. 6 1/2" h, 4" dia rim, 5" dia base. .
Note: While the names on this mug have not been positively identified, a Dr. H(enry) C. Angell, residing on Beacon St. in Boston, MA, in the second half of the 19th century has been located. Among Dr. Angell's most renowned accomplishments was being a founding member of the Boston University School of Medicine and starting The New England Medical Gazette. He was also a well respected author and patron of the arts.
Note: While the names on this mug have not been positively identified, a Dr. H(enry) C. Angell, residing on Beacon St. in Boston, MA, in the second half of the 19th century has been located. Among Dr. Angell's most renowned accomplishments was being a founding member of the Boston University School of Medicine and starting The New England Medical Gazette. He was also a well respected author and patron of the arts.
Condition
Undamaged
Buyer's Premium
20%
FREE-BLOWN THREADED AND ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MUG,
Estimate $100-$150
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