Silver tea service
MakerMade by
Nicholas J. Bogert
(American, 1776 - 1843)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Orrin Thompson
(American, 1777 - 1843)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Love Lusk Thompson
(American, 1788 - 1847)
MakerMade by
Gorham Manufacturing Company
(American, founded 1831)
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Marshal F. Merriman
Object number2015.169.1-6
Description.1 Silver coffee pot with hinged lid, decorated in bands of floral around the top of the body just below the lid, the shoulder of the pot, and the base. Ivory inserts in the handle. Finial is an ear of corn. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert.
.2 Silver teapot with hinged lid with opening for pouring. Decorated around the top edge of the pitcher and the base with a dentiled-style decoration. Ivory inserts in the handle. Finial is a simple globe. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert
.3 Covered silver sugar bowl with two handles, decorated with bands of floral design around the top just below the lid, the shoulder, and two bands around the base. Finial is an ear of corn. Same designs as the coffee pot. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert.
.4 Silver cream pitcher with bands of floral design around the shoulder and two bands around the base. Marked on the base N.H. Bogert.
.5 Silver waste bowl decorated with bands of floral design around the top rim, the shoulder, and two bands around the base. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert.
.6 Pair of silver sugar tongs sold by Starr and Marcus and made by Gorham, ca. 1860-1880.
Reportedly given to Love Lusk by Orrin Thompson at the time of their marriage in 1815 in Enfield, Connecticut.
.2 Silver teapot with hinged lid with opening for pouring. Decorated around the top edge of the pitcher and the base with a dentiled-style decoration. Ivory inserts in the handle. Finial is a simple globe. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert
.3 Covered silver sugar bowl with two handles, decorated with bands of floral design around the top just below the lid, the shoulder, and two bands around the base. Finial is an ear of corn. Same designs as the coffee pot. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert.
.4 Silver cream pitcher with bands of floral design around the shoulder and two bands around the base. Marked on the base N.H. Bogert.
.5 Silver waste bowl decorated with bands of floral design around the top rim, the shoulder, and two bands around the base. Marked on the base N.J. Bogert.
.6 Pair of silver sugar tongs sold by Starr and Marcus and made by Gorham, ca. 1860-1880.
Reportedly given to Love Lusk by Orrin Thompson at the time of their marriage in 1815 in Enfield, Connecticut.
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