Pitcher
Decorative Arts and Design
MEDIUM
Silver
DATES
ca. 1845
DIMENSIONS
10 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (27.6 x 21.6 x 14.3 cm)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
Stamped twice on the underside: "Z Bostwick" "NEW YORK"; Scratched lightly into underside: "63, oz 5 ant"
SIGNATURE
no signature
INSCRIPTIONS
Hand engraved on the underside: "John W. Livingston to Joseph Sampson 1845"
ACCESSION NUMBER
81.179.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Flared, paneled foot of octagonal form supports octagonal basin. A band of eight quatrefoils set into panels, flanked by elongated gothic-style niches encircles lower portion of pitcher. Eight elongated panels surmount this band with gothic arches topped by applied foliate pinnacles, which rise over shoulder and rest on neck. Bracket handle is applied to molded lip of piece and shoulder of basin. Handle has grotesque bearded mask in relief.
Condition: Good with some tarnish milky color film along handle and rim of pitcher.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Zalmon Bostwick (American, 1846–1852). Pitcher, ca. 1845. Silver, 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (27.6 x 21.6 x 14.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Estate of May S. Kelley, by exchange, 81.179.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 81.179.1_mark_bw.jpg)
IMAGE
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