Angus Grant Water Urn

Manufacturer / Maker Gorham Manufacturing Company (founded 1831)

Dateca. 1885

Mediumsilver plating, porcelain

Dimensions18 × 9 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (45.7 × 24.1 × 24.1 cm)

ClassificationsVessels & Containers

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Richard Grant

Object numberPC2019.76.1

DescriptionElaborately decorated silver-plated porcelain urn used to hold water. It has a square base and cone-shaped stands on either side of the urn. These stands hold the accompanying goblets. On either side of the urn there are knobs which fit into accompanying notches on arms attached to the base, allowing for the urn to tip forward to pour out liquid. At the bottom of the of the base, there is a circular stand where a goblet can be placed while water is poured into it. There are both engraved and embossed designs across the urn and the base. Towards the bottom of urn the name "Grant" in has been engraved gothic script .

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