Pitcher

• Artist: Gorham Manufacturing Company (Maker)
• Medium: Copper, silver, and bone
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: ca. 1883
• Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 4 in. (15.6 x 18.4 x 10.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom: "[anchor within shield] / GORHAM & CO / Y77 / P" along one edge and "6" along edge near handle; Scratched on bottom: "SS LEX" [and other letters that are scratched out]
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H27, 6B
• Accession Number: 1992.165.3
• Image: 1992.165.3_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Pitcher; copper, silver, bone. Patinated copper, barrel-shaped cylindrical body with short curving spout truncated on end; interior gilt with simple molded silver rim on interior. C-shaped bone handle with simple silver sockets. CONDITION: Some scratches to patination, otherwise, patination in excellent condition. Some oxidation, especially to interior seams. Traces of polish residue. .