Search Results for: pewter

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	First Church of Deerfield Pewter Flagon 1680-1700 MH.H.02 This imported pewter flagon held the communion wine shared among the "visible saints" of the Deerfield, Massachusetts, church, that is, those men and women who had had a certifiable conversion experience and made a public profession of faith.
	Two-handled cup 1740-1750 1901.11.009 The four two-handled cups, rare in American pewter, were made by Robert Bonynge of Boston, who was working 1731-1763.
	Footed Baptismal Basin 1825-1830 1901.11.001.05 The footed pewter bowl, or basin, was made in Hartford, Connecticut, between 1825 and 1830 by a member of the Boardman family.
	Two-handled cup 1690-1710 1901.11.037 The large (8 3/16 inches high) two-handled cup is an English example of the form, made by Adam Banks of Chester, England, a pewterer working between 1690 and 1710.
	Lidded tankard c. 1800 1901.11.058 A rare American form, this straight-sided pewter tankard boasts a double-dome lid and a solid chairback thumbpiece.
	Oil lamps c. 1852 1901.11.055 These pewter lamps, each with a saucer base and two wicks, were a type of lighting device that used whale oil for the fuel.
	Porringer 1776-1793 1901.11.072 David Melville (1755-1793) made these pewter porringers in Newport, Rhode Island in the late 18th century.
	Porringer 1795-1816 1901.11.075 This pewter porringer by Samuel Danforth (1774-1816) was used for both eating and drinking.
	Pint mug c. 1790 1901.11.080 The pewter pint mug in a tulip shape was made in Bristol, England, probably by Robert Bush, who was working between 1755 and 1793.

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