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pitcher

Object NamePitcher

Manufacturer(silver) signed Tiffany and Company (1837-present)

ManufacturerSigned Stevens & Williams, Ltd.

Made FromLead Glass, Silver

Dateabout 1900-1910

Place MadeEngland, Stourbridge (glass); United States, NY, New York City (silver)

TechniqueBlown, Engraved, Raised

SizeOverall H: 29.5 cm; Base Diam: 16.9 cm

Accession Number88.2.6

Credit LineGift of Estelle F. Sinclaire

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

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Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, sterling silver; blown, engraved; raised (silver). Tall, waisted shape, bottom rounded; arched silver pouring spout mounted on top, decorated with raised violets and leaves around the bottom; engraved script monogram "JRR" on one side; stamped "TIFFANY & Co/ MAKERS / STERLING SILVER / C" at the back, engraved "4164" alongside; sides of the glass pitcher decorated with a swirling engraved and polished design of iris flowers, buds, and foliage, design extending onto the bottom; applied inverted hollow handle, with bands of cut circular facets on the sides, and around the base of the handle; acid-etched mark in the center of the base, a fleur-de-lis, flanked by the letters "S" and "W," and "ENGLAND" below.
Provenance

Former Collection Estelle Sinclaire Farrar (American, 1919-2001) - 1988-07-07