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Sugar Bowl

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1850-1890

GUSN

GUSN-45216

Description

Urn-shaped pewter sugar bowl (B) with scalloped body, domed lid (A) with ball finial, crenate rim; and pair of opposing S-shaped scroll handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Bowl, Sugar

Inscription

"76 / DIXON 7 SON" (stamped)

Maker

James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 7 (HxW), 5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.480AB

Places

Sheffield (Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom)

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