Basin

• Artist: Samuel Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1793-1802
• Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on interior of basin in center, partially impressed or worn circular stamp with border of stars, containing eagle atop an oval with "S.D" inside [only lower portion of stamp visible]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.90
• Image: 45.10.90.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Highly polished, round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and narrow, everted rim with incised band in center. CONDITION: Good; few deep scratches and pit marks; small dings.