John W. Storey, Presentation Cup, Silver: chased, appliqué, engraved, and gilt, 1808-09 (date of inscription), with later inscription
Object Name:
Presentation Cup
Artist/Maker:
John W. Storey
Bio:
active 1800-1810
Place Made:
London, England
Date:
1808-09 (date of inscription), with later inscription
Medium:
Silver: chased, appliqué, engraved, and gilt
Dimensions:
8 13/16 × 5 7/8 in. (22.4 × 14.9 cm)
Credit Line:
Purchase: Dr. Harry G. Friedman, by exchange; Gift of Hubert J. Brandt in honor of his wife Frances Brandt; and Botwinick-Wolfensohn Fund
Accession Number:
1995-58

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This cup bears the English inscription: “Presented to the Reverend Doctor Adler, Chief Rabbi of the United Congregations of Jews in the British Empire as a small tribute of respect and esteem by his sincere friend Moses Montefiore."

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