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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1851

GUSN

GUSN-36643

Description

Small pewter pitcher missing lid. Fluted band around bottom half, spout with heart-shaped opening, loop handle and braided band around rim and base.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Pitcher

Inscription

"Sprague" (Engraved)
"F.G.G. / 1851" (Engraved)
"ST.B" (inside maker's mark)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1934.609

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

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Title Syrup Pitcher Accession Number 1934.608

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