Basin

• Artist: Richard Lee Sr. or Richard Lee Jr. (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Connecticut, USA
  • Springfield, Vermont, USA
• Dates: 1788-1820
• Dimensions: 1 7/8 x 5 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (4.8 x 14.9 x 14.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed in center of inside bottom: "RICHARD.LE[E]"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.53
• Image: 45.10.53.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished pewter basin with round, flat bottom, slightly flared sides, and narrow, bent rim. CONDITION: Good; some patches of pitting around inside; bottom dented and misshapen; a few scratches and spots of discoloration.