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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Gravy boat
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Gravy boat

Manufacturer Ball, Black & Co. (American, circa 1851 - 1876)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1860
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 x 8 7/8 in. (16.5 x 22.5 cm)
InscribedEngraved with initials. Marked: Ball, Black & Co./sterling/New York.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.538
On View
Not on view
DescriptionGravy boat; footed; extended spout. Raised decoration on sides tapering into handle with Griffin and shield on top.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Ball, Black & Co.
1851-1876
Image scanned from a transparency and color-corrected by Pat Cagney.
Ball, Black & Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Ball, Black & Co.
ca. 1856
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Ball, Black & Co.
1856
Color corrected by Pat Cagney.
Ball, Black & Co.
1851-1876
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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