| Accession # |
85.158.5 |
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Designer |
Russel Wright
|
|
Manufacturer |
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Inc.
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| Title |
Butter Pitcher, from Four-piece Corn Set |
| Date |
mid 1930s |
| Medium |
Chromed metal, glass |
| Dimensions |
Overall: 5 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (13 x 15.9 x 8.9 cm)
Diameter of base: 2 in. (5.1 cm) |
| Marks |
Stamped on underside of base: "CHASE / U.S.A. / [company logo with centaur drawing a bow]" |
| Inscriptions |
no inscriptions |
| Signed |
no signature |
| Credit Line |
Gift of Paul F. Walter |
| Location |
Visible Storage: Case 17, Shelf K (Contemporary Design)
|
| Description |
Chromed metal butter pitcher (for melted butter). Spherical body raised on short cylindrical foot rim. Round opening cut out of top, slightly off-center. Narrow tubular handle arches over the opening; ends of handle fit into holes cut on either side of opening. Opposing spout, cylindrical form that tapers to narrow flat-cut opening, soldered to body above foot rim. Exterior chromed metal, interior only polished. Part of corn set (85.158.4-7a-b).
CONDITION: Minor wear, with scratches to all surfaces. Proper left side of bowl has long scratch. Interior slightly pitted. Back of handle loose, extending somewhat out of hole. |
