Pitcher
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Caption
American. Pitcher, ca. 1879. Silver, 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (21.6 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Anonymous gift, 66.177.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 66.177.31_PS5.jpg)
Gallery
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Culture
Title
Pitcher
Date
ca. 1879
Medium
Silver
Classification
Dimensions
8 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (21.6 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
Signatures
no signature
Inscriptions
On bowl: "JAD" Engraved on base: "Feby 12th 1879"
Markings
"TIFFANY & CO. / 5066 MAKERS 211 / STERLING SILVER / 925-1000 / M"
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number
66.177.31
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
The silver and pewter engraving is extraordinary. Do you have any other objects like it?
Yes, we do have some other beautiful American silver pieces on the 5th floor, in the American Identities galleries. This piece was made by Tiffany & Company and you can find other pieces by them on the 5th as well as the 4th floors.
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