Spittoon

Date20th century

Mediumbrass

Dimensions8 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (21 × 21 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of George Bond

Object numberPC1976.98.34

DescriptionThis is a large brass spittoon with an hourglass-like appearance. A bottomless bowl with a flared rim sits atop a dome-shaped body. A decorative metal band secures the two parts of the objects together in the center. Moderate tarnish is visible across the object, and there are small scratches visible inside the object on the bottom.

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