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Bowl and cover (Sugar bowl and cover)

Joseph Richardson Sr.

1736-1748

Category

Metals

Creator (Role)

Joseph Richardson Sr. (Maker)

Place of Origin

Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America

Date

1736-1748

Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label

Type: Mark

Location: Bowl, underside

Inscription: "IR" in an oval, stamped

Type: Inscription

Location: Bowl, upper side, interior

Inscription: "*" (asterisk or a 3-lined star), engraved

Type: Inscription

Location: Cover, bezel exterior

Inscription: "*" (asterisk or a 3-lined star), engraved

Type: Inscription

Location: Cover, bezel exterior

Inscription: "X" scratched lightly

Mark/Signature: Yes

Materials

Dimensions (inches)

4.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

11.43 (Diam)

Dimensions (oz)

11.9

Measurement Notes

Bowl opening = 4.375 inch overall width/diameter. Foot = 2.5 inches width/diameter. Cover = 4.5 inch diameter

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