Bowl
- Object Name:
- Bowl
- Object ID:
- 1972.055.04
- Creator:
- Meriden Britannia Company -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Meriden, CT
- Date:
- circa 1895
- Description:
- Bowl, part of a set including cold water pitcher, tray, and goblet (1972.055.01-04). Silver plate. Straight-sided bowl with plain base ring. Decorative cast band around bowl in floral scroll design. Possible gold wash on interior. Maker's mark stamped on bottom is a pair of scales within a shield-shaped mark surrounded by a circle and words "MERIDEN / B.CO." Stamped below maker's mark is number "36".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-2.7 Dia-3.25 inches
- Provenance:
- The donor, Alexis Chapman Proctor (1895-1979), made several donations of Proctor family household furnishings through the 1960s and 1970s; the family resided in Franklin, NH. However, no provenance was provided with this object.
Mr. Richard Wiggins brought in the set for the donor, Alexis Chapman Proctor. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Alexis Chapman Proctor
- People:
- Proctor, Alexis C. (1895-1979)
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