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1840-1860
GUSN-14491
Bulbous octagonal form of alternating lobed and flat panels on a reel shaped pedestal and shaped paneled and lobed foot that conforms to body. Two double "C" scroll handles. Domed octagonal conforming lid w/ ebony flower form knop.
sugar bowls
britannia metal
ebony (wood)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pewter
Britannia
Ebony
BOWL, SUGAR
? and incised on bottom: ?: ""90/ James/ Dixon & Sons/ 1843C"" Incised: ""Little""
Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),
James Dixon & Sons (Maker)
Sheffield
8.25 (H) (inches)
Bequest of Amelia W. Little
1986.471.2AB
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