Mug

• Artist: J.H. Palethorpe (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1820-1845
• Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (10.5 x 14 x 9.8 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on inside bottom of mug, partially struck stamp that reads "PALETHOR[...] / PHILAD"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf M
• Accession Number: 45.1.6
• Image: 45.1.6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter mug; cylindrical body with squared step around lower edge, tapers toward top and ends in slightly flared lip. Two parallel, incised horizontal lines run around body about 1 ¼" from bottom. S-shaped handle soldered to body, tapers toward end, short tail end terminates in ball. Body soldered to slightly domed base. CONDITION: Fair; tarnished, scratches and pock marks all over, especially around lower edge.