| Accession # |
45.10.34 |
|
Maker |
David Melville
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| Title |
Basin |
| Date |
1776-1793 |
| Medium |
Pewter |
| Dimensions |
2 x 8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm) |
| Marks |
Impressed on inside bottom, in center: partially struck or heavily worn stamp with "M[ADE IN] NEWP[O]RT / [BY D.] ME[LVILLE]" arching around a pentagon-shaped medallion containing partially worn five-leafed form above stars. |
| Credit Line |
Designated Purchase Fund |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 20, Shelf P (Pewter)
|
| Description |
Highly polished pewter basin, rises from flat round bottom to slightly flaring sides, then angles out at top to form narrow flat rim; incised line in center of rim.
CONDITION: Fair; heavy pitting, especially on inside bottom and underside; light allover scratches; large crack in rim; rim slightly bent and misshapen.
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