A Pair of Coasters Coasters

This is a coasters. It was made by John Emes . It is dated 1805 and we acquired it in 1981. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by William M. Cahn, Jr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr.. It is credited Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William M. Cahn, Jr. in memory of Rosalie S. and William M. Cahn.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a): 4.1 x 13 x 14.4 cm (1 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 5 11/16 in.) H x W x D (b): 4.1 x 13.1 x 14.5 cm (1 5/8 x 5 3/16 x 5 11/16 in.)

It has the following markings

On exterior base of coaster (a): [1] “J•E” with “E” in script, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] Crowned leopard’s head, impressed (town mark, London, 1478–1822) [3] “N” in a shield, impressed (date letter, 1805) [4] Head of King George III, impressed (duty mark, 1786–1821)* [5] Lion passant, impressed (duty mark, England) On exterior base of coaster (b): [1] “J•E” with “E” in script, impressed (maker’s mark) [2] Crowned leopard’s head, impressed (town mark, London, 1478–1822) [3] “N” in a shield, impressed (date letter, 1805) [4] Head of King George III, impressed (duty mark, 1786–1821)* [5] Lion passant, impressed (duty mark, England) *Poorly struck

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