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Pitcher

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1730-1760

GUSN

GUSN-45194

Description

Tall, tulip-shaped pewter pitcher with hinged lid with decorative fleur de lis thumb lever. Wide, C-shaped handle. "B" stamped on exterior rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pitchers (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Pitcher
Pitcher

Inscription

"B" (Engraved)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United Kingdom

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 6 1/2 (HxW), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Bridge

Accession Number

1950.452

Places

Winchester (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
England (United Kingdom) [country]

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