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Cream Pitcher

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1898

GUSN

GUSN-656

Description

Circular base supports urn-shaped body; S-curve handles; urn finial. See older worksheet in museum file for very detailed description.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
silver (metal)
plate (material)
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
key pattern
urns
Silver
Beaded
Greek Key
Urn
PITCHER, CREAM

Inscription

Struck on bottom: Meriden Britannia Company [possibly abbreviated]

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1969.695.3

Maker

Meriden Britannia Co. (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Meriden, CT, USA

Dimensions

7 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.695.2

Places

Connecticut (United States)

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