Basin, with Unidentified "Love" Touch
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Caption
Unknown Maker. Basin, with Unidentified "Love" Touch, 18th century. Pewter, 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.223. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.223.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Basin, with Unidentified "Love" Touch
Date
18th century
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) arching rectangular stamp with serrated edge containing: "LONDON" (2) partially impressed or worn circular stamp containing: crown above two kissing (love) birds flanked by "LO" on one side and "VE" on the other (3) crown atop an "X"
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.223
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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