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Pitcher

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1868-1899

GUSN

GUSN-6620

Description

Two-part molded squared white body, acanthus leaves at lower corners, molded scalloped spout, applied "C" handle with decorative floral motif.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
ironstone (pottery)
acanthus (motif)
Ironstone
Acanthus
PITCHER

Inscription

""S.F. ? [poss. S] Fielding & Co.""

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Stoke, England, Stafforshire

Dimensions

8.5 x 5.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ralph May

Accession Number

1971.1385

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