Two-handled, covered bowl with a 12-lobed, raised rectangular urn-shape body on a flared and cyma-curved, rectangular pedestal base that is engraved on one side "Lottie E. Mersereau. / From N. A." Applied gadrooning at rim and die-rolled bands of an undulating vine of grape leaves and clusters alternating with oak leaves and acorns around upper body and foot. Scrolled-end, segmented angular strap handles. Four-paneled, flared and cyma-curved, rectangular cover is topped by a cast urn finial. Underside of base is struck "WILLIAMSON" in raised serif letters in a rectangle and incised "19 4". Three circular punches to left of centerpunch on underside of body.
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