Pitcher

• Artist: Reed & Barton (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: ca. 1908
• Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 8 x 4 1/2 in. (21 x 20.3 x 11.4 cm)
• Markings: Stamped on bottom: "REED & BARTON / 1755 / 6"
• Signature: no signature
• 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"]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 19, Shelf K
• Accession Number: 87.174
• Image: 87.174.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue 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.