| Accession # |
87.174 |
|
Maker |
Reed & Barton
|
| Title |
Pitcher |
| Date |
ca. 1908 |
| Medium |
Pewter |
| Dimensions |
8 1/4 x 8 x 4 1/2 in. (21 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm) |
| Marks |
Stamped on bottom: "REED & BARTON / 1755 / 6" |
| Inscriptions |
Inscribed engraving on the front side : "B [or R]. W. C. and O. M. A. / FROM THE / Walter Lowrie Club. / July 23rd 1908." [all in script except "FROM THE"]
|
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Emma and Jay Lewis |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 20, Shelf H (Pewter)
|
| Description |
Pewter pitcher. Ovoid, "sweetheart" shape with molded foot rim and molded scalloped rim at lip and spout. Twig-form handle has lower acanthus terminal and branches to two leaf terminals at rim. Reserve on front and back formed by opposing C-scrolls.
CONDITION: Normal wear, scratches and oxyadation. mineral deposits on interior. |
