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Sugar Bowl with Lid

Culture: American
Medium: Pewter
Possible Place Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Dates: 1770-1810
Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (12.4 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 50.141.86a-b
Credit Line: Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters
Image: Overall, 50.141.86_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: Footed pewter sugar bowl (a) with lid (b), Philadelphia type. Round bowl is stepped and has two incised lines on outside of top edge; supported on round, stepped foot rim. Fitted lid is stepped dome with knob finial. CONDITION: Good; light scratches and spots of discoloration on exterior; deep scratches on interior, especially in center; corrosion around underside of lid; small dings in foot.

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