Footed "Baptismal" Bowl
Dateca. 1825-1827
Maker
Boardman & Co.
MediumPewter
DimensionsDiameter of rim: 8"; Height: 4 7/8"; Diameter of foot: 5 3/16"
Credit LineGift of Scott and Debra Duncan
Object number2022-206
DescriptionRound pewter bowl with an everted single-reed lip, a concave stem, and a large stepped and turned foot.Mark(s)A standing eagle with shield looking left, clutching arrows and a sprig, surrounded by BOARDMAN & Co. above and NEW-YORK below, all in relief within a circle (Jacobs-39, lower), struck in the center bottom of the bowl.
