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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1890-1920

GUSN

GUSN-14320

Description

Pitcher of panelled baluster form w/ applied "C" shaped handle w/ small scroll thumb rest and scalloped edge on flaring spout and mouth. Decorated w/ pansy sprays at side and mouth.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
toilet sets (washing sets)
glazing (coating)
molding (forming)
porcelain
transfer printing
tin (metal)
floral patterns
Porcelain
Molded
Transfer Printed
Tin Glazed
Floral
SET, TOILET

Inscription

Transfer printed in pink on bottom: ""PANSY/ PHOENIX POTTERY ENGLAND"" w/ crown symbol.

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Phoenix Pottery (Maker)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

6.625 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.340.2

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