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Sugar bowl
Thomas Charles Fletcher, Gorham Manufacturing Co.
1830-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Charles Fletcher (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
2014.0017.004 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mrs. Freida Herrschoff
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Object Number
2014.0017.004 A, B
Object Name
Sugar bowl
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Thomas Charles Fletcher (Manufacturer); Gorham Manufacturing Co. (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
The bowl was made in Philadelphia.
Secondary Place of Origin
Providence; Rhode Island; United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
The lid is a replacement made by Gorham Manufacturing Corporation, probably in Rhode Island, but possibly in New York.
Date
1830-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Underside, on body
Inscription: "T. FLETCHER / PHILAD." in a pointed oval, stamped
Type: Inscription
Location: Body, proper right side
Inscription: Interlaced script initials: "EDLH", engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on foot rim
Inscription: "Z.E.L.", engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside, on base
Inscription: "963" scratched
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Techniques
- Wrought
- Cast
- Spun
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
9 (H) x 9.5 (W) x 5.875 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
22.86 (H) x 24.13 (W) x 14.922 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
33.9
Measurement Notes
Diameter given is of base. The weight of the body is 835 grams; the lid is 126 grams.