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RECEIVER, CARD
[Household Accessory]


Accession Number: 1983.5152.0

Physical Description: Electroplated metal card receiver. Shallow fluted bowl with broad curved rim decorated with engraved foliate and beaded ornament. Narrow border of wave-shaped ornament on underside and 3 equidistant rams’ heads from which chain swags originally hung (now missing). Slender baluster shaft tapered and knopped. Flared molded pedestal.

History of Object: Date range is based on years of operation of Meriden Britannia Company.

Date: Between 1852 and 1898

Dimensions (in cm): 12.50 (H) 17.50 (W) 17.50 (D)

Marks/Inscriptions: [stamped into metal on underside of base] MERIDEN BRIT?A / COMPANY / 10 ||

Index Terms

Associations and Subjects

    Origin, Place of: Meriden (Conn.)

Creators and Contributors

    Meriden Britannia Company

Status: Cataloged

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