Beaker

• Artist: Boardman and Hart (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: New York, New York, USA
• Dates: 1827-1850
• Dimensions: 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. (13 x 8.9 x 9.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, in center, from top to bottom: (1) "BOARDMAN / & HART" (2) "N-YORK"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.135
• Image: 45.10.135.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Pewter beaker, highly polished; cylindrical body rises from narrow banded foot; body flares out slightly as it rises, then flares again more sharply at top. Two parallel, incised lines ring body near midpoint. CONDITION: Good; overall pitting and light scratches; large dark patch of discoloration runs almost entire height of one side; few smaller spots of discoloration around body; dent in footrim.