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Flagon

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825

GUSN

GUSN-223239

Description

Pear-shaped pewter flagon with hinged, shallow-dome lid with thumb rest; curved handle; and bands around body, base, and mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

flagons
pewter (tin alloy)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Flagon

Inscription

"P T / N.3" ("P T"within touch mark of angel with torch and scales; crown above; in beaded oval. "N.3" beside touch mark.)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Germany

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 6 (HxW), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.449

Date

1825 (Circa)

Places

Germany

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