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Mug

Maker: J.H. Palethorpe
Medium: Pewter
Place Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Dates: 1820-1845
Dimensions: 4 1/8 x 5 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (10.5 x 14 x 9.8 cm)
Markings: Impressed on inside bottom of mug, partially struck stamp that reads "PALETHOR[...] / PHILAD"
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.1.6
Credit Line: Gift of Arthur W. Clement
Image: Overall, 45.1.6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Pewter mug; cylindrical body with squared step around lower edge, tapers toward top and ends in slightly flared lip. Two parallel, incised horizontal lines run around body about 1 ¼" from bottom. S-shaped handle soldered to body, tapers toward end, short tail end terminates in ball. Body soldered to slightly domed base. CONDITION: Fair; tarnished, scratches and pock marks all over, especially around lower edge.

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