Colander

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Colander

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.478

Description

Colander, two handles: wide rim, decorated with repousse, chases, and punched designs, including 12 large repousee ovid forms; at center, perforations, and chased ornamentation of flowers in vase.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

3 in

Diameter

17 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 x 17 in. (7.6 x 43.2 cm)

Dimension Description

Without handles

Diameter

13 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 13 in. (33 cm)

Material

brass, copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Object conserved for Winter Antiques Show by Scott Merritt, 12/201 (see Treatment Report in object file); polished and lacquered; there are still spots of discoloration; rim slightly out of shape, but no major scratches or dents; remnants of dark tinning under handles on reverse.

Notes

Overall Analysis: One handle repaired, 1959. Check condition.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Van Cortlandt Family

Notes

Former owner

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Van Cortlandt family possession

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Kitchen