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Footed Bowl

• Maker: Lorenzo L. Williams, American, active Philadelphia, Pa. 1838-1842
• Medium: Pewter
• Place Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1838-1842
• Dimensions: 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (11.7 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside of bowl in center (visible through hollow pedestal): "L.L. WILLIAMS. / PHILAD.A"
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
• Accession Number: 50.141.84a
• Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters
• Image: Overall, 50.141.84a.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
Lorenzo L. Williams (American, active Philadelphia, Pa. 1838-1842). Footed Bowl, 1838-1842. Pewter, 4 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (11.7 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters, 50.141.84a (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.141.84a.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Footed bowl, pewter. Hollow pedestal consists of round, slightly domed base with molded bands, tapers to narrow shaft, then flares out to molded step. Pedestal supports and is soldered to round bowl (appears continuous on exterior); bowl has straight sides and slightly flared lip. Incised line rings exterior of bowl about 1/8" below top edge. CONDITION: Fair; all-over pock marks and scratches; top edge not level and opening of bowl is misshapen; ding in side of bowl; spots of dark discoloration or corrosion, especially around base of pedestal and interior of bowl.