FREE-BLOWN THREADED AND ENGRAVED PRESENTATION MUG, colorless with red threading at rim, applied reeded handle, engraved with a fern and wheat decoration surrounding "H. C. Angell / a present from / S. Griffiths" in fancy script, small rough pontil mark. Collected on Cape Cod. Possibly New England. Second half 19th century. 6 1/2" h, 4" dia rim, 5" dia base. .
Note: While the names on this mug have not been positively identified, a Dr. H(enry) C. Angell, residing on Beacon St. in Boston, MA, in the second half of the 19th century has been located. Among Dr. Angell's most renowned accomplishments was being a founding member of the Boston University School of Medicine and starting The New England Medical Gazette. He was also a well respected author and patron of the arts.
Note: While the names on this mug have not been positively identified, a Dr. H(enry) C. Angell, residing on Beacon St. in Boston, MA, in the second half of the 19th century has been located. Among Dr. Angell's most renowned accomplishments was being a founding member of the Boston University School of Medicine and starting The New England Medical Gazette. He was also a well respected author and patron of the arts.
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Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
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Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
