| Accession # |
2003.11.4a-b |
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Manufacturer |
Niagra Falls Silver Co., a Division of Oneida Silversmiths
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| Title |
Sugar Bowl and Lid, from Three Piece Coffee Service, Heirloom Line |
| Date |
ca. 1955 |
| Medium |
Silverplate, wood |
| Dimensions |
4 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/8 in. (10.8 x 15.9 x 7.9 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on underside of sugar bowl (a): "HEIRLOOM / EP [within triangle]" |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Jewel Stern |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 22, Shelf F (Silver)
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| Description |
"Heirloom" silverplate sugar bowl (a) and lid (b), wooden accents. Sugar bowl (a) has flat ovoid base, slightly bulging body, and swooping top edge at ovoid opening; two opposing handles, each is a wooden cylinder that tapers in at center, joined to body with curving metal struts that cap the top and bottom ends of handle. Conforming, slightly concave lid with wooden cylindrical finial that flares out at top.
CONDITION: Good, some light scratches around sugar bowl and loss of finish around top of finial.
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