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Cream Pitcher

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-645

Description

Circular base supporting urn body with sweeping S-curve handles. Finial is floral.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
coin silver
silver (metal)
foils (arcs)
Silver
Lobed
PITCHER, CREAM

Inscription

On base, body Engraved: Mr. & Mrs. G.H. Kuhn/A Tribute of Respect Struck: HARRIS STANWOOD & CO./PURE COIN

Maker

Harris, Stanwood & Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston?, MA, USA

Dimensions

8 x 6 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1982.23.3AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Probably

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