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Footed "Baptismal" Bowl

Dateca. 1825-1827

Maker Boardman & Co.

OriginAmerica, New York, New York City

MediumPewter

DimensionsDiameter of rim: 8"; Height: 4 7/8"; Diameter of foot: 5 3/16"

Credit LineGift of Scott and Debra Duncan

Object number2022-206

DescriptionRound pewter bowl with an everted single-reed lip, a concave stem, and a large stepped and turned foot.
MarkingsA standing eagle with shield looking left, clutching arrows and a sprig, surrounded by BOARDMAN & Co. above and NEW-YORK below, all in relief within a circle (Jacobs-39, lower), struck in the center bottom of the bowl.