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Pitcher

Maker: Gorham Manufacturing Company, 1865-present
Medium: Copper, silver, and bone
Place Made: 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]
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 1992.165.3
Credit Line: Gift of Denis Gallion and Daniel Morris
Image: Overall, 1992.165.3_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

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. .

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