Pitcher
Manufacturer
Simpson, Hall, Miller & Co.
(American, active Wallingford, Connecticut, 1866 - 1898)
Datec. 1887
MediumGilt metal
DimensionsOverall: 22 1/2 x 17 x 10 1/2in. (57.2 x 43.2 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCULINARY ARTIFACTS
Credit LineMuseum Purchase, in part, with funds from John D. Kernan in honor of Mr. Kenneth E. Raybuck, Mr. Massimo Verdicchio, Dr. Michael Stitelman and Thomas J. Moulton
Object number2008.11.1-5
Description5- parts. Ice water pitcher on platform with two cups and a bowl. Gilt silver plate. Platform has openwork on either side with motif of reposed figure, the personification of America. Banded decoration with alternating stylized floral motif and putti encircles cups, bowl, pitcher and base of platform. Body of pitcher, cups, and bowl feature pattern of bird and branches. Spout, handle and finial of pitcher with putti, some wearing bear claw necklaces.On View
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