Skippet
Object type: Skippet
Department: The American Wing
Culture: American
Artist: Seraphim Masi
Artist bio: active ca. 1822–52
Artist role: Maker
Artist nationality: American
Date: ca. 1825–52
Medium: Silver and silver gilt
Dimensions: Overall: 1 1/4 x 5 3/16 in. (3.2 x 13.2 cm); 20 oz. 5 dwt. (630.2 g)
Body: H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); 11 oz. 9 dwt. (355.4 g)
Cover: H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); 8 oz. 17 dwt. (274.8 g)
Geography: Probably made in Washington DC   United States  
Credit line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Accession year: 1950
Tags: Eagles