William Abdy I
Bread (or Cake) Basket
1782
Physical Qualities
Silver, sterling standard, 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 10 in. (26.7 x 36.8 x 25.4 cm.)
Credit Line
Bequest of D. Sterett Gittings
Object Number
1949.66
Crest: similar to Ridgely.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by bequest, 1949; D. Sterett Gittings, MD
Inscribed: Engraved initials: 'JDS', for John and Deborah Sterett of Baltimore, surmounted by the Ridgely crest (Mrs. Sterett was a 'Ridgely').
Markings: Etched on underside: "1783" Stamped on underside of handle: "WA" maker's mark Stamped on top edge: "WA", lion, lion with crown, "h"
On View: American Wing Second Floor, Scott 07
