51/676/1-2

This pewter pot was probably used for sugar, and probably forms part of a tea set. It has four legs, and decorated handles, lid, sides and bottom. It was made by Reed and Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts, and bears the number 1766.

1 sugar pot: metal [pewter]; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This is a pewter pot, probably used for sugar. It is large, with handles on each side, and a lid, with a very elaborate knob on the top. The handles, lid, sides and bottom are all decorated and the pot stands on four feet, very similar to those on 51/567L. It was made by Reed and Barton and bears the number 1766. It is 7 inches in height. It was probably part of a tea set, of which 51/675L was another part.', No Lavinia Smith No. recorded.

Taunton [Massachusetts [state]]

1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Nineteenth century

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)