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Sugar Bowl

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1830-1850

GUSN

GUSN-50860

Description

Squat, ovoid form w/ 7 molded lobes at lower sides; undulating shaped rim; bright cut under rim edge w/ stylized leaves and flowers; 2 square-top curving handles; on 4 button feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sugar bowls
bright cutting
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Empire (style)
Pewter
Bright-Cut
Empire
BOWL, SUGAR

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 x 7 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.458

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