Sander

• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: United States
• Dates: ca. 1830
• Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (4.1 x 7.3 x 7.3 cm)
• Markings: Marked with collector's label, white rectangular sticker affixed to underside, printed in black "H. R. LEVER / ESTATE" and handwritten in red ink "Unlisted / Lever #7"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: Incised in script on body above grooved lines: three worn, illegible letters possibly "B [?] Y"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf N
• Accession Number: 64.80.65
• Image: 64.80.65.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter sander or sand shaker. Cylindrical body tapers toward top; molded bands around tope and bottom edges; and three grooved lines ring center. Slightly sunken flat top pierced with holes in concentric rings. Condition: Fair; allover dings and scratches, few spots of corrosion.