Flagon

Flagon

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Description
Mallet-shaped flagon or pichet with double-acorn thumb piece and wedge extension burnt to the heart-shaped, pouted lid. Slightly flared, galleried rim; narrow, round shouldered body; and applied, tapered base. Two pairs of incised lines around rim, one faint pair at neck, and one single line immediately above base. Strap handle with stepped thumbrest and short terminal; short oval strut.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
measure
date made
after 1718
ca 1750
place made
France: Île-de-France
Physical Description
pewter (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 6 7/8 in x 4 1/2 in x 3 3/8 in; 17.4625 cm x 11.43 cm x 8.5725 cm
ID Number
DL.67.0256
catalog number
67.0256
accession number
250853
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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