Brandy Warmer

• Artist: James Thompson (Maker)
• Medium: Silver, wood
• Geographical Location: New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1834-1841
• Dimensions: 4 5/16 x 5 3/8 x 9 in. (11 x 13.7 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Stamped on underside of body, in script: "Jas. Thomson"
• Inscriptions: Incised on body, on side opposite spout, in fancy script: "C M C / TO / T G F C [?]"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 22, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 53.58
• Image: 53.58_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Silver and wood brandy warmer with lid. Round squat bulbous bowl rises from flat bottom, with flaring lip and slightly arched triangular spout. Wooden handle at 90-degree angle to spout; lathe-turned stem with large main lobe and squat bulbous finial; attached with silver collar that ends in two heart-shaped plates that are soldered to side of bowl. Fitted, slightly domed lid with spherical finial. Condition: Good; overall dings and scratches; lid slightly misshaped such that it no longer fits snugly into bowl.