A gold ball-shaped pendant on a gold chain. The pendant has several openings revealing the locks of hair, whose hair it belonged to and the year of their death: Mother 1839, Father 1840, Mary 1855, Eskridge 1857 and James 1863.
Provenance
Johnston, Harriet Lane
To Lane, John Newton (son of James B. Lane) To Fay, Patty Lane (Daughter of JB Lane)
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2021-11-11
Condition Notes
Good, slightly tarnished
Object ID
W.1998.001.015c
Notes
Insured & appraised value is total for seven pieces of which the silver chocolate pot is one artifact.
One of two identical silver teapots made by Bailey & Company. On the body of both teapots is the inscription M.J. Lane (Martha Armor Jenkins Lane, the wife of James Buchanan Lane and sister-in-law to Harriet Lane.)
Provenance
Lane, Martha Jenkins Lane (Mrs. James B. Lane)
To Lane, John Newton (son)
To Fay, Patty Lane Fay (daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (PL Fay daughter) To James Buchanan Foundation
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
One of two identical silver teapots made by Bailey & Company. On the body of both teapots is the inscription M.J. Lane (Martha Armor Jenkins Lane, the wife of James Buchanan Lane and sister-in-law to Harriet Lane.)
See B.R. Howard Treatment Report for additional information.
Provenance
Lane, Martha Jenkins Lane (Mrs. James B. Lane)
To Lane, John Newton (son)
To Fay, Patty Lane Fay (daughter)
To Sebrell, Patty Lane Fay (PL Fay daughter) To James Buchanan Foundation
The origin is in the partnership formed in 1832 by Joseph Trowbridge Bailey and Andrew B. Kitchen. New partnership was formed in 1848 under the name Bailey & Company until 1859.
Height (cm)
17.145
Height (ft)
0.5625
Height (in)
6.75
Diameter (cm)
19.05
Diameter (ft)
0.625
Diameter (in)
7.5
Dimension Details
Spout to Handle = 11.25"
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-12
Condition Notes
Tarnish buildup on silver body. Needs professional cleaning and waxing.
One of 44 Parisian Pink dinner plates. White with gold laurel leaf border; inside wider band of pink bordered with gold; monogram 'HEJ' and coat of arms (armored upraised arm with dagger) in gold; scalloped edge.
One of 44 Parisian Pink dinner plates. White with gold laurel leaf border; inside wider band of pink bordered with gold; monogram 'HEJ' and coat of arms (armored upraised arm with dagger) in gold; scalloped edge.
One of 44 Parisian Pink dinner plates. White with gold laurel leaf border; inside wider band of pink bordered with gold; monogram 'HEJ' and coat of arms (armored upraised arm with dagger) in gold; scalloped edge.
One of 44 Parisian Pink dinner plates. White with gold laurel leaf border; inside wider band of pink bordered with gold; monogram 'HEJ' and coat of arms (armored upraised arm with dagger) in gold; scalloped edge.
