Entree Dish, One of Pair

Caption
John & Peter Targee (active ca. 1798–1811); American. Entree Dish, One of Pair, ca.1810. Silver, 1 5/8 x 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (4.1 x 31.1 x 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 67.74b.
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Collection
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Culture
Title
Entree Dish, One of Pair
Date
ca.1810
Medium
Silver
Classification
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (4.1 x 31.1 x 23.5 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
no inscriptions
Markings
Dish is of rounded rectangular form with applied cast gadrooned rim. Plain, fairly deep bowl with engraved coat of arms in center; tree over beaver (?) within shield surmounted by crown. (Arms of Schermerhorn family). CONDITION - Good. Normal wear for dishes of this type that have been used; a few scratches in bowl.
Credit Line
H. Randolph Lever Fund
Accession Number
67.74b
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