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Sugar Bowl with Lid

Medium: Pewter
Place Made: USA
Dates: late 19th century
Dimensions: 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (12.4 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm)
Markings: Impressed on underside of bowl in center: "E S"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 27.633a-b
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Samuel Doughty
Image: Overall, 27.633.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Footed pewter sugar bowl with lid, 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 bulbous finial. CONDITION: Fair; pitting and spots of discoloration all over; deep scratches on inside of bowl in center; jagged pit mark on outside of bowl near top; lid has small hairline crack near edge.

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