18th c. Pewter Flagon - Pitcher with Lid, Chain and Gourd shaped Bottom
Entry/Object ID
HM-486
Description
Flagon with heart-shaped lid and gourd-shaped lines incorporating a large and distinctive chain hanging from the mouth down around the back. Small base and acorn-shaped lid handle. Markings on lid with ram's head thumb piece: see catalogue card. Seal says "LYON".
Swiss, circa 18th century
Collection
Pewter
Acquisition
Accession
486
Made/Created
Place
Location
Swiss (made in Wallis, "Valais", canton of Switzerland)
Notes
Date: ca. early 18th c.
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Flagon
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Vessel, Drink Serving
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Serving Vessels
Nomenclature Class
Food Service T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials
General Notes
Note Type
HM486 pewter flagon - pitcher w lid and gourd shaped bottom info (1)
Note Type
HM486 pewter flagon - pitcher w lid and gourd shaped bottom info (2)