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Bowl
Bigelow Bros. & Kennard (active 1846–1855)
about 1845
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Edith Lady Playfair
Accession NumberRES.30.4
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsSilver hollowware
DescriptionThis bowl rests on a splayed foot. There are bands of decoration and beading around the rim and foot.
Marks
Stamped on base in arc: "BIGELOW.BROS.& KENNARD"
Stamped at base of arc: "BOSTON"
Beneath "BOSTON": "STERLING."
Stamped at base of arc: "BOSTON"
Beneath "BOSTON": "STERLING."
InscriptionsScript engraving on side of bowl: "Samuel Hammond Russell. / 1823."
ProvenanceApril 3, 1930, Gift of Edith Lady Playfair to MFA.