Beaker

• Artist: Robert Bonynge (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1760-1782
• Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (13.3 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm)
• Markings: (1) Impressed on inside bottom in center, partially struck stamp showing flower (rose?) [full stamp consists of circle containing, from left to right, "R" with dot above and below; crown above flower (rose?); "B" with dot above and below] (2) Painted in red on underside: "39.33L-171" [old accession number]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.124
• Image: 45.10.124.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter beaker, highly polished; cylindrical body rises from narrow three-stepped foot; body flares out slightly as it rises, then flares again more sharply at top. CONDITION: Fair; overall light scratches and pitting; heavily discolored all-over; a few large pit marks around interior and exterior; foot and top edge slightly bent.