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Bed warming pan

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1700-1775

GUSN

GUSN-255309

Description

Circular pan with rolled edge, overhung rim steps down for lid to set into. Lid is reversed with center slightly raised, decorated with engraved tree with punchwork leaves and blossoms. Copper rivets and iron hinge attach lid to old repair hinge plate riveted to handle socket. Socket plate riveted to side of pan. Replaced turned wooden handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pans (containers)
brass (alloy)
iron (metal)
copper (metal)
ash (wood)
Warmer, Bed

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

257.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

10 5/8 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.462

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