Sugar Basin
Artist
Hugh Wishart
(American, ca. 1793 - 1837)
Dateca. 1810
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 × 4 1/8 × 9 3/8 inches (13.64 × 10.49 × 23.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Roger C. Lee
Object numberF85-23/3
MarkingsStamped H. WISHART on underside center of basin.
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DescriptionRectangular boat-shaped body, with curved and tapered sides, stands on four ball-shaped feet. The rim is gadrooned, with applied shell embellishments on corners. Shoulder bears continuous frieze of bright-cut floral engraving. Gold wash interior.
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