Mug
PewtererMade by
Unknown
RetailerSold by
Savitt Jewelers
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Gustave Fischer
American, died 1971
Original OwnerPresented by
Rotary International
American
Date1966
MediumCast pewter, glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth): 4 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8in. (12.5 x 14 x 9.8cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Robert P. Balgley
DescriptionCast pewter mug with a cylindrical body with straight, tapered sides. The mug has a cast, ear-shaped handle with a curved terminal; the end of the handle is separated from the body of a mug by a short, conical support. To the left of the handle is recessed, cast decoration, consisting of a cog-wheel containing the words "ROTARY/ INTERNATINAL". Below this is engraved, "HARTFORD CLASS 1913/ 'GUS' FISCHER/ FROM CLASS OF 66". The mug has a plain, raised band at the rim and bold, tapered molding around the base. The bottom of the mug is constructed of colorless glass set into the interior of the pewter molding.
Object number1996.111.1
MarkingsThe underside of the mug has a rectangular, gold colored paper label with "SAVITT/ P.O.M.G. JEWELERS/ HARTFORD, CONN." printed in black ink.Subject Terms
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