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Trivet
William C. Hunneman
1769-1856
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
William C. Hunneman (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
- Sheet iron
Museum Object Number
1966.0603
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.0603
Object Name
Trivet
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
William C. Hunneman (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1769-1856
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Handle, topside at center
Inscription: "HUNNEMAN / BOSTON" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Iron
- Sheet iron
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
4.606 (H) x 10.079 (W) x 14.567 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.7 (H) x 25.6 (W) x 37 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Fennimore, Donald L. 1996 Metalwork in Early America: Copper and Its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection.
• Published: cat. no. 41, p. 113.Book: Kauffman, Henry J. 1972 The American Fireplace: Chimneys, Fireplaces and Accessories.
Book: Kauffman, Henry J. & Bowers, Quentin H. 1974 Early American Andirons and Other Fireplace Accessories.
Book: Seymour, J. H. 1927 Iron & Brass Implements of the English and American Home.
Article: Swan, Mabel Munson. 1928 Man Who Made Brass Works for Willard Clocks. Antiques. 524-6.