Claret jug

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Claret jug

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.1720 a-b

Description

Pitcher with "EL" engraved initial on side and stopper: Pear-shaped jug; long neck; high pouring lip; C-scroll handle extends from neck to shoulder; cut panels around base; ring between base and foot; cut panels extend up side and neck; an elongated tear drop stopper.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1833 Date made: r. 1768 - 1833

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.1720 A-B

MP.87.1720a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

16-3/4 in

Width

6 in

Diameter

4-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 16 3/4 x 6 x 4 3/4 in. (42.5 x 15.2 x 12.1 cm)

Material

Glass, cut

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Stopper has chip on base.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Edward Livingston

Notes

Former owner

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.1711 a-b - Decanter - Related MP.87.1710 a-b - Decanter - Related MP.87.1709 a-b - Decanter - Related

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

10/96: Alice Coonie ("Nonnie") Frelinghuysen visited Montgomery Place with a group of curators from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and made comments on elements of the collection. Mrs. Freelinghuysen thought this pitcher had elements which were characteristic of Baccarat crystal. She noted in particular the crisply cut closely concentric rings around the lip and body, and attached xeroxes of similar examples. (See her note to Kate Johnson in the files, and bibliography.)

Note Type

General Note

Note

Part of the large set of glassware (MP.87.1615-.1711 and .1720) with the "EL" monogram; for Edward Livingston (1764-1836)

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Breakfast Room