Entree Dish, One of Pair

John & Peter Targee; American

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.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Entree Dish, One of Pair

Date

ca.1810

Medium

Silver

Classification

Food/Drink

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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