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Stamp

Stamp

Object/Artifact

Square steel stamp set on a hardwood base. Stamp has image of a pewter plate and tea set. Most likely used for catalogues and print advertisements.

Strainer

Strainer

Object/Artifact

Bowl with perforated holes in a sunburst design out from the center. Outer edge of tea strainer is flat and has the appearance of other LV plate rims with a rolled edge. Two handles, similar to other designs on porringers and bon bon dishes by LV are attached to opposite sides of piece. Handle is identical to porringer handle No. 396, as seen in the LV catalogue.

Tray

Tray

Object/Artifact

Rectangular tray with beveled edge and raised outer rim. Style may date to the 1930's.

Trunk

Trunk

Object/Artifact

Trade trunk for Lester Vaughan's Pewter Company out of Taunton. Both ends have "Vaughan's Pewter. Taunton, Mass" and company symbol of "LH" over "V" in box. Steamer trunk construction. Leather strap handles at either end. Metal handle to prop open trunk, although it is broken. Some decorative metalwork along edges and double riveted brass strips around entire trunk for support. Trunk is sturdy in its construction, no doubt to carry heavy metal objects and possibly tools. Two latches on front and center lock, although it no longer works. Remnants of paper label on top (writing is illegible but can make out what appears to be a partial "Vaughan" and "Taunton").

Vase

Vase

Object/Artifact

Vase with a circular base with a beveled edge. Bottom of vase is open. 6 large petals rise up from the base. Along the body of the base, a slightly indented line denotes each of the 6 petals that end at the top in a scalloped edging going around the piece. Signed: (1) "LH" over "V" (2) "L.H. Vaughan, Taunton, Mass."

Vase

Vase

Object/Artifact

Vase with long, cylindrical body that opens in a tulip shape at top. Around bottom, before base, is a decorative disk which tapes into a round base with a stepped decoration.

Vase

Vase

Object/Artifact

Cylindrical vase that opens slightly at top. Around base is a series of three decorative steps. Band around lower half decorates the surface.

Waffle plate

Waffle plate

Object/Artifact

Two piece set with elevated plate base and dome lid. (a) Base has outer incised decoration. Domed lid (b) has a button-shaped finial and four small circular vent holes.