Accession Number

2022.006.016

Description

One irregularly shaped rectangular silver pin tray, the edges profusely decorated in repouseed and embossed stylized acanthus leaves, the floor monogrammed MJH in upper-case font. The tray bears four maker’s marks inside cartouches (W U B & CO) and "STERLING 925/1000 7103"

Narrative

Pin trays like this one were often used by woman of the late 19th Century to hold hairpins, hat pins, small combs, and other small items of personal adornment while getting dre

History of Use

This pin tray was owned and used by Margaret Joan Harvey (1871-1952) in England until her death in 1952. It was then used by her daughter and then by her daughter’s son in Scotland, who is a great great grandson of Robert and Joan Olive Dunsmuir.

Date

circa 1896

Dimensions

1.5 x 11 x 19 cm

Material

Metal, silver

Technique

Stamped; Engraved

Country of Origin

United States of America