Pitcher

Creator Gorham Manufacturing Company, Starr & Marcus

Accession number 66.124.1

Unique identifier MNY159043

Description Pitcher, part of a pitcher and goblet set, with spun urn-shape body, die-rolled border of egg-and-dart molding inserted at shoulder of body, body engraved with stylized leaf-and-scroll strapwork, broad neck outlined with beading, circular foot engraved on top surface with wreath of leaves, handle surmounted by cast figure of a putto wearing drapery and holding a goblet while seated on roundel enclosing dolphins, lower handle terminal a cast male grotesque mask, handle cast in halves and seamed together, and side handle surface granulated. Inscription: Engraved on body: "A Memorial Gift/from/Mary A. Williamson/(Died Apr. 29, 1864)/TO/Edwin B. Williamson/As the sole heir of her Son/George R. Williamson/(Died Sept. 4, 1852)". Mark: Incuse, struck on underside of base: "S & M"/ [lion passant] [anchor] [Gothic "G"] in reserves/"560".

Dated ca. 1864

Object Type pitcher (vessel)

Physical dimensions H: 15 3/5 in. W: 7 1/4 in. DIAM (body): 6 in. DIAM (base): 5 in. WEIGHT: 46.35 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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