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Compote

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-56491

Description

Circular base supports circular body; 2 loop handles.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compotes
aluminum (metal)
casting (process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
Aluminum
Silver
Slip Cast
COMPOTE

Inscription

Engraved on side: Presented to Capt. Thomas Bennett by the passengers on board the Packet Ship New York/in testimony of their high sense of his vigilant & attentive conduct during the passage from Liverpool to New York/in October & November 1829/Thomas Dixon & Joseph Harris Committe on/behalf of the Passengers.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 (H), 12 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1930.763

Places

Probably New York state (United States)
Probably

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