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Cream Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1815-1830

GUSN

GUSN-49479

Description

Rectangular base supporting rectangular body, handle; downturned spout. Scroll handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
silver (metal)
reeding
scrolls (motifs)
Silver
Reeding
Scroll
PITCHER, CREAM

Inscription

Engraved on front: June 22, 1832 GGB/CC A & G WELLES

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Welles, A & G, 1807 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5.5 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.421

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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