Brandywine Bowl

Creator Gerrit Onckelbag (baptized 1670-1732)

Accession number 72.88.1

Unique identifier MNY18404

Description Raised hemispherical lobate-paneled brandywine bowl with six panels each repoussé-chased with a single flower and associated foliage, on cast circular footring with flanged lower edge, two cast vertical caryatid handles, lower ends forked with outside section terminating in small scrolls, and rows of large beads or flowerheads on sides. Inscription: On the base: MB. On the inside of bowl: [unidentified arms in lozenge, surmounted by bridal garland]. Later inscription on base: To / Edward N. Bibby / Years of kindness to his late Uncle & Aunt / Samuel & Mary Gouverneur / prompt this slight Memento of their & / their Children's grateful regard / January 1st 1849. Mark: Struck twice below lip of one central panel in trefoil: B / GO.

Dated 1691-1732

Object Type bowl (vessel)

Inscription / technical details "MB" on the base for Maria Brockholst (1682-1766)

Physical dimensions H: 5 3/8 in. W: 12 3/4 in. D: 9 3/8 in. W: 27.00 oz.

Medium silver (metal)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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