Patens
PewtererMade by
Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
American, 1810 - 1860
Date1810-1820
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at rim of each paten): 1 5/8 x 11 1/8in. (4.1 x 28.3cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionPair of cast pewter patens, or dishes, part of a Communion service consisting of a pair of Communion cups (.1-.2), a pair of patens (.3-.4), and a flagon (.5). Each paten has a single bead at the outer edge of the 1 3/16-inch-wide rim, a relatively deep well, and a faint incised line circling the bottom of the well.
The top of paten .3 has light scratches; the underside is lightly scratched and worn. Paten .4 has light scratches over all surfaces, with two additional areas of deeper scratches on the top surface of the well. Paten .4 has a general pattern of wear on the underside of the well.
The top of paten .3 has light scratches; the underside is lightly scratched and worn. Paten .4 has light scratches over all surfaces, with two additional areas of deeper scratches on the top surface of the well. Paten .4 has a general pattern of wear on the underside of the well.
Object number1977.8.3-.4
MarkingsThe underside of each paten has two marks of an eagle with outstretched wings and a shield-shaped body. "THOMAS D." is in an arch above the eagle, and "BOARDMAN" is in an inverted arch below. The letter "X" is stamped between the two eagle marks.Each paten has a small rectangular white paper label adhered to the underside. There is no writing on the label.NotesUse Note: A paten is a plate or a dish used in Christian liturgy, on which the bread rests during the Communion service.
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