Metals
Jason Fenn (Maker)
Gaius Fenn (Maker)
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1831-1843
Pewter
Cast
1953.0155.017
Object Number1953.0155.017 |
Inkwell
Metals
Gift of Charles K. Davis
Jason Fenn (Maker)
Laughlin notes that Gaius and Jason Fenn were makers of inkwells, molasses gates, and faucets.
For more on Gaius and Jason Fenns' marks, see C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.254. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.2, p.101; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.198-199 and p.222 (mark); Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.93. See also Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.131.
Gaius Fenn (Maker)
Laughlin notes that Gaius and Jason Fenn were makers of inkwells, molasses gates, and faucets.
For more on Gaius and Jason Fenns' marks, see C. Jordan Thorn, Handbook of American Silver and Pewter Marks (1949), p.254. See also Laughlin, Pewter in America (1981), vol.2, p.101; Montgomery, History of American Pewter (1973), p.198-199 and p.222 (mark); Carl Jacobs, Guide to American Pewter (1957), p.93. See also Ebert, Collecting American Pewter (1973), p.131.
New York, New York, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
1831-1843
1. Mark; Underside, center; "FENN" above and "NEW+YORK" below in a circle, stamped
2. Inscription; Side; "WPx", incised
Pewter
Cast
1.752 (H) , 2.563 (Diam)
4.45 (H) , 6.51 (Diam)
The diameter is of the base. The diameter of the upper rim is 2.25 inches.
Text available soon.
[Book] Montgomery, Charles F. 1973 A History of American Pewter.
• Published: fig. 12-13, p. 198