Sink

Name/Title

Sink

Entry/Object ID

1988.15.2

Description

Composed of dark pink marble slap with stop-coved edge and oval opening for oval earthenware sink basin bolted to slab with brass cups. Basin features polychrome band decoration with chrysanthemum motif and gilt edges. Brass drain and pull-up stopper mechanism. Brass hot and cold running water fixtures with ring cups, multi-faceted with spouts. Missing handles. Fixtures have impressed manufacturers mark. Sink basis has manufacturers mark. Inscriptions or Markings: On fixtures: "BECK BROS. & CO." "NEW HAVEN C.T.'" "PAT. JANY 6 1880" Basin: Black Transfer Printed on Basin: TRADEMARK OF JL MOTT IRONWORKS MANUFACTURED FOR JL MOTT IRONWORKS EXCLUSIVELY JL MOTT IRONWORKS NEW YORK JOHN DIMMOCK & CO. HANLEY STAFFORD SHIRE POTTERIES Basin: Purple Transfer Printed on Basin: "CHRYSANTHEMUM NO. 1" Manufacturer: Place of Manufacture: Design motif: Style: Finish: Fixtures: Nickel-lated Yellow Metal. Basin: Glazed

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Sink

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Fixture, Plumbing

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Plumbing & Drainage Elements

Nomenclature Class

Building Components

Nomenclature Category

Category 01: Built Environment Objects