Saltcellar
- Object Name:
- Saltcellar
- Object ID:
- 1989.057.010
- Creator:
- William B. Durgin Co -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- circa 1925
- Description:
- Saltcellar, one of a pair (1989.057.10-.11). Silver, in Durgin's "Chatham" pattern. Boat-shaped body with pointed oval opening. Oval foot-ring with four projections (projections are part of the decoration). Narrow V-shaped decorative elements on rim and base ring. Beaded edge on rim. Engraved on front of body in stylized letters, "D B J", with engraved pellets between letters. Several marks stamped on bottom: script letter "D" within a crowned shield (for William B Durgin Company). "STERLING" in sans-serif letters; "6" and "5".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-1.825 W-3.187 D-2.125 inches
- Provenance:
- Part of a 243-piece sterling silver service originally acquired by and used by Robert (1880-1973) and Dorothy (1881-) Jackson of Concord, New Hampshire, parents of donors. Set includes flatware (231 pieces), a four-piece coffee set, two serving trays, gravy boat, pitcher, and two salt dishes.
Given "in loving memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a tribute to the artisans of New Hampshire, from Sarah Jackson Doyle and Hope Jackson Garvan." The Chatham pattern was first introduced by the Durgin Co., Concord, N.H., c. 1910. - Credit Line:
- Given in Loving Memory of Robert and Dorothy Jackson and a Tribute to the Artisans of New Hampshire
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