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Flagon Flagon, 1860–80

This is a flagon. It was made by Peter L Krider and retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co. . It is dated 1860–80 and we acquired it in 2013. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

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This object was donated by Brian Tolle and Brian Clyne. It is credited Gift of Brian Tolle and Brian Clyne.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 35.5 × 19.5 × 15.4 cm (14 in. × 7 11/16 in. × 6 1/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On the underside of flagon: [1] Pseudo lion passant in an oval; “K” in gothic script in a square; crown within an oval, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] “J.E. CALDWELL & Co.”, impressed (retailer’s mark) [3] “STERLING”, impressed (standard mark)

It is inscribed

Inscribed on the body: [1] “They Drank of That Spiritual Rock [cross]”, incised

Cite this object as

Flagon Flagon, 1860–80; Made by Peter L Krider (American, 1821 - 1895); Retailed by J. E. Caldwell & Co. ; USA; silver; H x W x D: 35.5 × 19.5 × 15.4 cm (14 in. × 7 11/16 in. × 6 1/16 in.); Gift of Brian Tolle and Brian Clyne; 2013-28-1

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