Beaker
This beaker is one of three in the Museum’s collection (1980.501.1-.3) and was originally part of a set of six made for Isaac Moses and his wife, Reyna Levy, possibly at the time of their wedding on August 8, 1770. Reyna was a daughter of Myer Myers’s sister, Sloe, and her husband, the merchant Hayman Levy. Isaac Moses was a highly successful businessman, involved in international trade as well as privateering. Both he and Myers were active members of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York.
Artwork Details
- Title: Beaker
- Maker: Myer Myers (1723–1795)
- Date: 1770–90
- Geography: Made in New York, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Silver
- Dimensions: Overall: 4 in. (10.2 cm); 5 oz. 8 dwt. (167.7 g)
Lip: Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Base: Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) - Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. McFadden, 1980
- Object Number: 1980.501.2
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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