Tankard
Classification:
Date:
1780-1825
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 5 in. ( 18.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Pewter tankard tapering cylindrical shaped tankard with domed lid and thumbpiece, and a double scroll handle and body with molded mid-rib on a flaring molded base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.50
Marks:
marked: on side: fleur de lis, "X"; and under base: "TE"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
5731
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Medicine spoon
Classification:
Date:
1800-1900
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.3 x 4.4 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Cast pewter medicine spoon with a downturned, hollow oval handle with an elliptical bowl with a triangular hole in the center, opening into the handle, and three inscribed measuring rings inside the bowl; long ovoid drop; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Purchase
Object Number:
1935.94
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
5150
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candle snuffer
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 x 2 x 1/2 in. ( 15.2 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Pewter snuffer with broad blade and lip, and raised round finger holes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Object Number:
1945.331
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4505
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Whale oil lamp
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. ( 11.4 x 7.3 cm )
Description:
Single burner whale oil lamp with inverted bell-shaped reservoir with high circular, reeded and molded foot.
Credit Line:
Gift of Caroline Phelps Stokes
Object Number:
1896.11
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
4423
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Round platter
Classification:
Date:
1640-1680
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 22 in. ( 5.1 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Circular pewter charger with a steep bouge and broad, plain brim; folded over rim, seam on underside.
Object Number:
1964.55
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1680
eMuseum Object ID:
3556
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Plate
Classification:
Date:
1780-1820
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/4 x 8 in. ( 1.9 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Pewter plate with single reeded brim; dish is chased with a rampant lion inside an incised shield shape.
Object Number:
INV.651
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1820
eMuseum Object ID:
3089
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick (electrically rigged with wire and bulb)
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/8 x 5 in. ( 18.7 x 12.7 cm )
Description:
Baluster shaped pewter candlestick with bell base.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1967.53a
Marks:
molded: in relief: " B. R."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
0
eMuseum Object ID:
2906
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Round platter
Classification:
Date:
1640-1680
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 22 in. ( 5.1 x 55.9 cm )
Description:
Circular pewter charger with a steep bouge and broad, plain brim; folded over rim, seam on underside. Incised coat of arms on brim.
Object Number:
1964.56
Marks:
Stamped mark on underside of brim: angel with wings surrounded by writing.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1680
eMuseum Object ID:
2891
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Cruet stand
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Pewter, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 3/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 22.2 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm )
Description:
Pewter cruet stand, frame with dish base, with "X" cutouts on gallery, with an open handle.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
1922.55a-i
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
2825
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Serving plate
Classification:
Date:
1730-1750
Medium:
Pewter
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 13 7/8 in. ( 3.8 x 35.2 cm )
Description:
Pewter dish; symmetrical foliate wrigglework decoration on well and molded brim.
Credit Line:
Gift of Katharine Prentis Murphy
Object Number:
1964.80
Marks:
scratched: beneath base: "LOUIS..."
struck: beneath well: "LL/173...." (illegible within beaded border)
struck: on brim: "IPS"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1750
eMuseum Object ID:
2609
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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