Basin

• Artist: David Melville (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Newport, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1776-1793
• Dimensions: 2 x 8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on inside bottom, in center: partially struck or heavily worn stamp with "M[ADE IN] NEWP[O]RT / [BY D.] ME[LVILLE]" arching around a pentagon-shaped medallion containing partially worn five-leafed form above stars.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.34
• Image: 45.10.34.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished pewter basin, rises from flat round bottom to slightly flaring sides, then angles out at top to form narrow flat rim; incised line in center of rim. CONDITION: Fair; heavy pitting, especially on inside bottom and underside; light allover scratches; large crack in rim; rim slightly bent and misshapen.