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Cream Pitcher

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-678

Description

3 feet supporting cylindrical body with sloping, pulled spout; C-curve handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

creamers
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
coin silver
engraving (printing process)
silver (metal)
beading (edging pattern)
beading (process)
foliation (pattern)
scrolling foliage
scallop shell
Silver
Stipple Engraved
Beaded
Shell
Foliate
PITCHER, CREAM

Inscription

Engraved on side, bottom: Martha/Sept. 24th, 1857 Bigelow Bros. & Kennard/Boston/Pure Coin

Maker

Bigelow, Brothers & Kennard (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

5 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1982.21

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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