Antique Pewter Spittoon Round Base Ball Feet Funnel Lid By Gleason Dorchester MA
Description: Antique pewter circular spittoon having three ball feet and a funnel-shaped lid made by Roswell Gleason Active in Dorchester Massachusetts, USA in the period 1821-1871. The cuspidor has a flat base supported by three applied ball feet and shaped sides rising inwards to a flat top on which a funnel-shaped lid with a central hole sit. The piece has a finger loop applied to the side to be carried from. The piece has the mark (Jacob's mark No. 147) of Roswell Gleason of Dorchester Massachusetts stamped in base. The piece comes with a small tag having the information about the maker made by the previous owner (see last photo). The piece is in good condition given it is almost 200 years old. It has no breaks, losses, or repairs. It does have some pitting and staining on the inside most likely from use and has scratches as well as some dings to the exterior. The piece was obviously cleaned by the previous owner and truly looks very good. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: Uncertain but was made some time in the period 1822-1871.
Origin: Purchased at an estate sale in southeastern Pennsylvania. The piece was made in Dorchester Massachusetts.
Size: Measures ~8 1/4" in diameter at the base, ~6" in diameter at the top, is ~8 1/2" at its widest including the finger loop, and is ~3 5/8" high. The piece weighs about one pound and 12 ounces.
Maker: Roswell Gleason.
Marks: Stamped on the bottom with the name "R Gleason" in rectangle. It also has the number 110829scratched into the base (not certain what the number means). See photos for details.
Condition: The antique spittoon is in good used condition given its age and utilitarian function. The piece has no breaks, losses, or repairs. It does have some pitting and staining on the inside most likely from use and has scratches as well as some dings to the exterior. The piece was obviously cleaned by the previous owner and truly looks very good. The piece is all original with no breaks or repairs. The is still a bit soiled and would benefit from a good cleaning, but we leave that to the discretion of the new owner. A nice old piece worthy of a spot in your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
