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Saucepan with Lid

Dateca. 1825

Marked by John Ewan (1786 - 1852)

OriginAmerica, South Carolina, Charleston

MediumSilver; wood

DimensionsOH (handle): 6 1/4”; OW (handle): 8 3/4”; OD (spout): 5 1/4”

Credit LineMuseum Purchase, Kay Wilkinson in honor of Colin and Nancy Campbell

Object number2015-143

DescriptionRaised circular squat baulster-shaped body with large v-shaped spout at right angle to turned wooden handle set in tapered tubular socket; circular stepped and domed lid with cast ball finial.
Label TextThe first owner of this saucepan was most likely Arthur Peronneau Hayne (1788-1867) of Charleston. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and a United States Senator from South Carolina. In 1851, he presented the saucepan to his infant great-nephew and godson, Edward Stiles Hayne (1850-1867).
InscribedLater engraving on body opposite handle within a wreath: "Presented to Edward Stiles Hayne by his Uncle & Godfather Col. A. P. Hayne 1851."
MarkingsMarked twice on base in relief "J.EWAN" in a serrated rectangle.