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Pitcher

Creator Ball, Tompkins & Black, John Chandler Moore (approximately 1803-1878)

Accession number 62.161

Unique identifier MNY42933

Description Classical ewer-form pitcher on domed circular pedestal base with cast C-scroll handle in form of grapevine, tendrils outlining lip, shoulder, and foot, grape cluster and leaves pendant from lower handle joint, and overall repoussé-chased decoration of naturalistic grapevines, leaves, and clusters of fruit forming reserve. Inscription: Engraved within reserve: TO / MARSHALL LEFFERTS, Esq. / President of the / New York and New England and / New York State Telegraph Companie / From the Stockholders and Associated Press / of New York City, viz. / COURIER & ENQUIRER, JOURNAL OF COMMERCE, / EXPRESS, HERALD, SUN & TRIBUNE. / As a token of the / satisfaction and confidence inspired by his / efficient services in advancing the cause / and credit of the Telegraph System, the / noblest enterprise of this eventful age. / NEW YORK, June 25, 1850. Mark: Struck on underside of base: BALL TOMPKINS & BLACK / NEW YORK / J.C.M. / 9.

Dated 1850

Object Type pitcher (vessel)

Inscription / technical details Presentation piece

Physical dimensions H: 16 1/4 in. DIAM: 6 in. WEIGHT: 42.55 oz.

Medium silver (metal)

File dimensions 18.3 in × 18.3 in at 300dpi
46.5 cm × 46.5 cm at 300dpi

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