Bowl

Likely made by John Burger and James Pritchard, who formed a partnership in New York City before 1776, when both men took up arms against the King. Burger fled to Connecticut when the British took the city in 1776, and didn't return until after they left at war's end. Back in town by the end of 1783, Burger was then in business for himself.

Though plain, this bowl is stoutly made and heavy. It clearly remained in use for a long time, as evidenced by wear to the bottom of its foot and its much later inscription. Regardless, it is a fine example of the rare, early work of one of New York's more prominent tradesmen of the last part of the 18th century.
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