Basin

• Artist: Nathaniel Austin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Charlestown, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1763-1807
• Dimensions: 2 x 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (5.1 x 20.6 x 20.6 cm)
• Markings: Marked on interior of bowl in center, partially struck stamp of arching banner with "AUSTI[N]" [ends of banner and "N" indistinct]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.15
• Image: 45.10.15_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Round, highly polished pewter basin rises from flat bottom to slightly flared sides, then to narrow, almost flat rim. Incised line around exterior of bowl below rim, around top of rim at midpoint, and around interior of bowl in center. CONDITION: Fair; several dents and dings around bowl; pitted marks, scratches, and a few spots of discoloration on all surfaces.