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Cartouche-shaped with each side consisting of a double cyma curve. Flat bottom and flat well. Wide rim, rounded outward. Black painted overall. Well has "antiqued" gilt finish with central decoration of bird resting on fountain surmounting a floral/rose sprig.
trays
enameling
gilding
painting (coating)
tin (metal)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
fountains
floral patterns
rose (genus)
Tin
Painted
Gilded
Enameled
Bird
Fountain
Rose
Tole
TRAY
Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),
Greene, Marion Y. (Artist)
9.375 (W) (inches)
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
1949.617
Title Tray Accession Number 1949.613
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