Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bowl
Object Number:
1939.167
Date:
1860-1870
Medium:
Silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. ( 4.1 x 9.8 cm )
Marks:
engraved: front center: a rampant lion on fess over, "L. B. C." in gothic script
Description:
Wrought silver bowl; bowl-shaped body flared slightly to the molded rim, with a plain footring; engraved with a rampant lion on fess over, "L. B. C." in gothic script on the front center; maker's marks stamped on the base.
Gallery Label:
This bowl belonged to the Corse family. The initials belonged to Lena Burr Corse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lena Cadwalader Evans
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





