Basin
PewtererMade by
Josiah Danforth
American, 1803 - 1872
Date1821-1841
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at top): 2 x 7 15/16in. (5.1 x 20.2cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionQuart-size cast pewter basin with a single raised bead at the outer edge of the narrow rim, straight tapered sides, and a flat bottom. An incised line circles the interior bottom of the basin. The interior bottom and underside of the basin have skimming marks and chatter marks. There are light scratches on the interior bottom and the sides of the basin.
Skimming Marks: Skimming marks are concentric rings left on cast pewter objects by skimming tools. Skimming is the process of removing metal and smoothing rough surfaces by scraping the pewter object as it rotates on a lathe.
Chatter Marks: Chatter marks are radial lines extending across skimming marks on a pewter object, caused by vibration of the skimming tool.
Skimming Marks: Skimming marks are concentric rings left on cast pewter objects by skimming tools. Skimming is the process of removing metal and smoothing rough surfaces by scraping the pewter object as it rotates on a lathe.
Chatter Marks: Chatter marks are radial lines extending across skimming marks on a pewter object, caused by vibration of the skimming tool.
Object number1987.148.0
MarkingsThe interior bottom of the basin has a round mark, consisting of an eagle with outstretched wings and a shield-shaped body. "J. DANFORTH" and "MIDDLETOWN" are in raised letters above and below the eagle, respectively.Subject Terms
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