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Lebolt and Company (founded in 1899)
about 1912–17
Object Place: Chicago, Illinois

Medium/Technique Silver
Dimensions Overall: 33.7 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm (13 1/4 x 18 x 1 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Lee and Dirck Born
Accession Number2009.313
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware

DescriptionFrom a five-piece tea and coffee service. Applied circular monogram for "MMS", with "S" in the center.
Marks On underside: "L" in a diamond with a rampant lion / LEBOLT & COMPANY / HAND BEATEN / STERLING / 447 / 18 in.
InscriptionsInitials "MMS" are for for Mary Margaret Sullivan, a relative of Lee Born's father.
ProvenancePurchased or given to Mary Margaret Sullivan, a relative of the donor's (Lee Born's) father; by inheritance to donor's father; by inheritance to Lee Born of Cambridge, Massachusetts; 2009, given to the MFA by Lee and Dirck Born (Accession Date: February 25, 2009)