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Basin
Accession # 45.10.90
Maker Samuel Danforth
Title Basin
Date 1793-1802
Medium Pewter
Dimensions 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
Marks Impressed on interior of basin in center, partially impressed or worn circular stamp with border of stars, containing eagle atop an oval with "S.D" inside [only lower portion of stamp visible]
Credit Line Designated Purchase Fund
Location Visible Storage: Case 20, Shelf P (Pewter)
Description Highly polished, round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and narrow, everted rim with incised band in center. CONDITION: Good; few deep scratches and pit marks; small dings.