Sugar Bowl

Description:

Two-handled, covered, raised double-bellied bowl on a flared and coved circular pedestal base; flat- and repousse-chased scalloped oval panels cover both sides, the C-scroll reserve at center of one is engraved "A. Taylor." in script. Die-rolled band of eight-pointed stars at base of cyma-profile shoulder, pedestal top and foot. Cast sprigged C-curve handles. Low-domed, flared-edge cover is topped by a cast four-sided bud knop. Centerpunch visible; no other marks. From cream and sugar set, DL*59.2284A-B.

Date Made: 1835 - 1845

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: United States, Eastern

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Credit Line: Bequest of the Misses Long

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.59.2284ACatalog Number: 59.2284AAccession Number: 113420

Object Name: bowl, sugar

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: 8 3/4 in x 7 5/8 in x 4 7/8 in; 22.225 cm x 19.3675 cm x 12.3825 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b1-e085-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300046

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