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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1835-1875

GUSN

GUSN-224936

Description

Squash-shaped cream pitcher with leaf-like feet; wide spout with curly lip; S-shaped handle with thumbrest and C-shaped connection at base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
Pitcher, Cream

Inscription

"27/ JAMES DIXON/ & SONS/ 1445" (stamped)
"L- (backwards)L" (on a sticker)

Additional Identification Number

A32.30

Maker

James Dixon & Sons (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 5 1/4 (HxW), 3 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2009.49

Places

Sheffield (Sheffield unitary authority, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom)

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