Images(4)

Basin

Date1720-1754

Maker Joseph Leddel Sr. (ca. 1690 - 1754)

Maker Joseph Leddel Jr. (1718 - 1754)

OriginAmerica, New York, New York City

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