Beaker
PewtererMade by
Josiah Danforth
(American, 1803 - 1872)
Date1840-1850
MediumSpun Britannia metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at top): 3 1/4 x 2 13/16in. (8.3 x 7.1cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1995.201.0
DescriptionSpun Britannia metal beaker with a flared rim, straight tapered sides, and a flat bottom. There is an incised line immediately below the rim, a group of five incised lines halfway down the body, and an additional four incised lines at the bottom of the beaker. The beaker is lightly tarnished, and the bottom is dented. The rim is slightly dented and has a chip missing at one side.
Status
Not on view
