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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1868

GUSN

GUSN-6032

Description

Canister-shaped body with applied flat scroll handle; applied scalloped and floral spout; hinged lid with beading along edge and bulbed finial with applied scroll decorative device; flared base has repousse type raised land and seascape scene; interior is lined with white enamel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
repoussé
silver (metal)
plate (material)
seascapes
Silver
Repousse
Seascape
PITCHER

Inscription

Bottom inscription: Meridan Company (scale) ""PAT JUNE 13 1868/PAT NOV 3 1868/11""

Associated Building

Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8.5 x 9.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1104

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