Basin
Date1720-1754
Maker
Joseph Leddel Sr.
(ca. 1690 - 1754)
Maker
Joseph Leddel Jr.
(1718 - 1754)
MediumPewter
DimensionsDiameter: 12 3/4"; Height: 2 7/8"
Credit LineGift of Mary Connor Pierce
Object number2021-213
DescriptionDeep circular pewter basin with double beaded edge on narrow width rim and flat central well.Label TextJoseph Leddel, Sr., is among the first generation of pewterers in America for whom work survives, albeit in limited quantiles. His son Joseph, Jr., was also a pewterer; it is difficult to distinguish between their output.
MarkingsStamped on front of rim in relief once with “I•FROM•L/OLD:ENGLAND” in stacked rectangles with engrailed edges. Mark is very rubbed, especially on upper portion.
ProvenanceMary Connor Pierce
1720-1754
ca. 1760
ca.1796-1816
1800-1815
1687-1710
1807-1812
1750-1775
1780-1800
1758-1774
1810-1820
1650-1675