Footed Bowl
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CULTURE
American
MEDIUM
Pewter
DATES
1838–1842
DIMENSIONS
4 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (12.1 x 17.1 x 17.5 cm)
Weight: 431.3g (show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on underside of bowl in center (visible through hollow pedestal), partially struck stamp: "L.L. WILLIAMS. / PHILAD.A" ["LLI" in WILLIAMS indistinct]
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
50.141.84b
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters
PROVENANCE
Prior provenance not yet documented; prior to 1948, acquired by Marion Louise Smith Peters of Brooklyn, NY; 1950, bequeathed by Marion Louise Smith Peters to the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Footed bowl, pewter. Hollow pedestal consists of round, slightly domed base with molded bands, tapers to narrow shaft, then flares out to molded step. Pedestal supports and is soldered to round bowl (appears continuous on exterior); bowl has straight sides and slightly flared lip. Incised channel rings exterior of bowl about 1/4" below top edge.
CONDITION: Fair; all-over pock marks, scratches, and spots of dark discoloration; heavy pitting in center of bowl; small crack in top edge of bowl; top edge slightly bent / misshapen.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
American. Footed Bowl, 1838–1842. Pewter, 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (12.1 x 17.1 x 17.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of Mrs. William Sterling Peters, 50.141.84b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 50.141.84b_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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