Attributed to William Calder (American, 1817–1856). <em>Cup with Handle</em>, 1817–1856. Pewter, 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 x 7.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty, 27.463. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 27.463.jpg)

Cup with Handle

Artist:William Calder

Medium: Pewter

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Dates:1817–1856

Dimensions: 2 7/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (7.3 x 9.8 x 7.3 cm) Height of cup only (excluding handle): 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

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Accession Number: 27.463

Image: 27.463.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Small handled pewter cup or mug. Cylindrical body pinched in at center with narrow band around top and bottom edge; two incised parallel lines ring body. Attached handle in shape of "?" with ball end and scrolled flair on top. CONDITION: Fair; body bent / misshapen; several patches of discoloration; pitting around body, some of the pit marks have turned into pin-sized holes; hairline crack in body between handle joins.

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